600 Years of Book Collecting [six issues in clamshell box]
by Daryl Green, Leo Mewse
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
[St Andrews, Scotland]: University of St Andrews Library, 2013. Hardcover. Fine. Signed by Author(s). Limited numbered and signed edition, being copy 487/600. Signed by the author Daryl Green (the Rare Books Librarian at St. Andrews) and the designer. Six saddle-stitched issues, each in fine condition. The clamshell box shows a bit of wear (a few minor repairs) and has spot of soiling on the lid. Each issue is 24 pages and measures 18.5 x 11.5 inches. Six beautifully illustrated issues, presenting some of the notable books in the rare book collection at Saint Andrews University. Each issue displays ten books and describes the book's background and significance and supplies some information about the university's copy. Issue 1: Divinity & Politics Issue 2: The Natural World Issue 3: Language & Literature Issue 4: Astronomy & Mathematics Issue 5: Geography & Exploration Issue 6: Arts
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Details
- Bookseller
- Boyd Used & Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 015087
- Title
- 600 Years of Book Collecting [six issues in clamshell box]
- Author
- Daryl Green, Leo Mewse
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- University of St Andrews Library
- Place of Publication
- [St Andrews, Scotland]
- Date Published
- 2013
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Boyd Used & Rare Books
Biblio member since 2013
Portland, Oregon
About Boyd Used & Rare Books
We sell previously owned books, magazines, journals, historic documents and ephemera, specializing in unique and hard-to-find titles.
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- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...