London: The Cupid Press, 1952. Limited Edition. Black Gilt Buckram. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Inscribed by Author. Five hundred and fifty copies have been printed in Great Britain at The Shenval Press in Hertford from blocks engraved by Odhams Press bound at The Temple Press in Letchworth. This is number 377 Signed by Laurence Whistler. Slight discolouration of spine and some small marks to covers. Slight Foxing to endpapers Size: Large Octavo. Category: Art & Design; 1950s; Inscribed by Author. .

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Bookseller: The Petersfield Bookshop (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 45352
Title: The Engraved Glass of Laurence Whistler
Author: (Laurence) Whistler
Format/Binding: Black Gilt Buckram
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Limited Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Cupid Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1952
Keywords: BZDB16 Art & Design; 1950s; Inscribed by Author (Laurence) Whistler The Engraved Glass of Laurence Whistler

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"The Petersfield Bookshop" is a traditional bookshop and specialises in buying and selling Antiquarian and second-hand books, but also sells antique maps and prints and. Inside the shop there is a display of antique dolls from Ann Westwood's private collection. A special feature of the premises is a canopied forecourt where second-hand books can be bought 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

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There is nearby "Pay & Display" parking available and we are short walk from Petrsfield Station (On the London to Portsmouth route).

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Buckram: A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
Octavo: Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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