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THE GOLDEN BOOK: The Story of Fine Books and Bookmaking - Past & Present
by McMurtrie, Douglas C
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Pascal Covici, 1927. First edition. One of only 2000 copies. This one INSCRIBED by author. Intricate, gilt-stamped binding. Spine dulled otherwise would be near fine. Lacking dust jacket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quill & Brush
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 52467
- Title
- THE GOLDEN BOOK: The Story of Fine Books and Bookmaking - Past & Present
- Author
- McMurtrie, Douglas C
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Pascal Covici
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1927
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Quill & Brush
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Middletown, Maryland
About Quill & Brush
Quill & Brush was established in 1976 by Allen & Patricia Ahearn, the authors of the well-respected reference for booksellers and collectors, Collected Books: The Guide to Identification and Values.At present the Quill & Brush is run by the Ahearns' eldest daughter, Beth Fisher. Allen is semi-retired but continues to buy, sell, and perform professional appraisals.
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- Spine
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- Inscribed
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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