New York: Limited Editions Club, 1947. Hardcover. Bookplate on the front pastedown. Rubbing to spine tips, neatly retouched with some wear to the heel of the spine of the first volume. Very Good in an about Fine slipcase. Honore Guilbeau. Two octavo volumes (6-3/4" x 9-1/4") bound in half black calf with gold stamping and rose paper sides printed in green with a design by W. A. Dwiggins who also designed and decorated the book. Preface by Sir Walter Scott. Copy #39 of 1500 illustrated with pencil drawings by Honore Guilbeau and SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 010118
Title: THE ADVENTURES OF HAJJI BABA OF ISPAHAN
Author: MORIER, James
Illustrator: Honore Guilbeau
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Bookplate on the front pastedown. Rubbing to spine tips, neatly retouched with some wear to the heel of the spine of the first v
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Limited Editions Club
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1947
Keywords: Signed, Illustrated Books, W. A. Dwiggins, Persian Literature, Islamic Literature, Oriental Literature, Limited Editions Club, Fine Press, Honore Guilbeau, Walter Scott
Bookseller catalogs: Oriental Literature;

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Charles Agvent

All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.

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Charles Agvent

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We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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Octavo: Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
Bookplate: Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
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Calf: Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Heel: The lower most portion of the spine when the book is standing vertically.
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