A catalogue of illustrated books and manuscripts, of books from celebrated presses, and of bindings and maps 1150-1950. The gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald to the Library of Congress
by ROSENWALD COLLECTION
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About This Item
Washington, D.C., 1954. First edition, 4to, pp. vi,292; frontispiece; very good copy in orig. gray cloth. Perhaps the greatest single gift ever made to the Library of Congress, including early manuscripts, block books, incunables, works of William Blake, Kelmscott Press, reference books, and other important books from all periods and all countries.
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- Bookseller
- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15263
- Title
- A catalogue of illustrated books and manuscripts, of books from celebrated presses, and of bindings and maps 1150-1950. The gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald to the Library of Congress
- Author
- ROSENWALD COLLECTION
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1954
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