[Gaskin, Georgie Cave] ABC, An Alphabet
by Gaskin, Mrs. Arthur
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Elkin Mathews; Chicago,, A. C. McClurg, 1895. First Edition. First Edition. Original publishers green fine wove cloth with cover illustration stamped in black. Fully illustrated with cunning black and white woodcut illustrations throughout in Pre-Raphaelite style by Georgie Gaskin, printed book label by GC as front pastedown decoration. This appears to be an interesting variant of the uncommon first edition (1895), with the cover insert only stamped in black (we have seen with cream and also orange ink)... whereas nearly all copies we've noted have at very least been cited as 1896. We found a publisher's announcement which stated the book was published in December, 1895, which could explain a perhaps second issue very soon in 1896? A very wonderfully illustrated children's book indeed. Covers slightly soiled, small tear upper spine at cover. Contents very good. Scarce thus.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6371
- Title
- [Gaskin, Georgie Cave] ABC, An Alphabet
- Author
- Gaskin, Mrs. Arthur
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Elkin Mathews; Chicago,, A. C. McClurg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1895
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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