ARGONAUTICA, OR, THE QUEST OF JASON FOR THE GOLDEN FLEECE : THE EPIC POEM [Signed by illustrator]
by Apollonius, Rhodius [author]; Coleridge, Edward P. (Edward Philip), 1863-1936 [translator]; Hadas, Moses [preface]; Tassos, A., 1914-1985 [illustrator]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Athens: Printed for the members of the Limited Editions Club by Aspioti-Elka Graphic Arts Co, 1957. Limited edition 975/1500. Hardcover. Quarto, xvii, 307 pages. In Fair condition with a Fair slipcase. Slipcase is in red paper with title label on rear panel, split edge on top, partially split edge on bottom, edge wear, shelf wear. Spine is grey with red and black print. Boards in grey cloth with red and black print. Light wear to spine caps. Text block has cracked hinges. Illustrations: b&w and 2-color drawings. Greek and English on facing pages. Signed in ink by illustrator on limited edition page.
[Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. 1372501. FP New Rockville Stock.
[Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. 1372501. FP New Rockville Stock.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Second Story Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1372501
- Title
- ARGONAUTICA, OR, THE QUEST OF JASON FOR THE GOLDEN FLEECE : THE EPIC POEM [Signed by illustrator]
- Author
- Apollonius, Rhodius [author]; Coleridge, Edward P. (Edward Philip), 1863-1936 [translator]; Hadas, Moses [preface]; Tassos, A., 1914-1985 [illustrator]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited edition 975/1500
- Publisher
- Printed for the members of the Limited Editions Club by Aspioti-Elka Graphic Arts Co
- Place of Publication
- Athens
- Date Published
- 1957
Terms of Sale
Second Story Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Trade discounts only on items not identified on inventory with special discounts
International customers are responsible for all Duties/Taxes/VATs/etc. For domestic orders, anything valued $300 or more will be shipped signature required. Returns/Refunds will be handled per Biblio's return policy. Please contact us directly, via email, before sending anything back so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Refunds occur when the book is received and the errors/issues/damages have been confirmed.
About the Seller
Second Story Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Rockville, Maryland
About Second Story Books, ABAA
DC's Oldest Rare and Used Bookstore, Second Story Books operates two open shops in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We have a large internet presence including this website, Amazon, and Ebay, accredited appraisals member ASA, and an in house book binder. For more information go to www.secondstorybooks.com
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Quarto
- The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Beat Poet Michael McClure
From the fateful reading at Six-Gallery in 1955 to his novels, poetry, and stage productions, Michael McClure was right in the thick of the Beat Generation as it was born. See his books and art and learn more about the works of Michael McClure.
Collecting The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation was born out of WWII, and it still continues to exert considerable influence on today’s literary scene. Biblio sellers have a fantastic collection of Beat Generation books and ephemera for browsing.
