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An Introduction To The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner : The Limited Edition Signed By David Jones : With The Publisher's Prospectus
by Jones, David
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No
- Seller
-
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The First UK printing published by Clover Hill Editions, London in 1972. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. This is number 'XL' of only 115 copies which are Numbered and Signed by David Jones to the limitation page : 'David Jones, Feb. 5, . Anno ab incarna domini, MCMLXX11'. Bound in quarter vellum and green cloth and contained in a marbled slip case. There is just a hint of spotting to the vellum otherwise the book is in lovely condition. Housed in the publisher's original marbled slipcase which is in near Fine condition with just a little rubbing to the corners and edges. There were also 215 copies bound in green cloth. This publication was printed by Will and Sebastian Carter at the Rampant Lions Press and published as the seventh of the Clover Hill Editions. The title page carries a vignette of a fish with a verse from Psalm LX1X in the vulgate. 'Throughout his life, 'The Rime of the ancient Mariner' had held a profound significance for David Jones'. Loosely inserted is the publisher's Prospectus, which is in Fine condition. Scarce to find in this Signed Limited edition with such attributes. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11111112222233388
- Title
- An Introduction To The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner : The Limited Edition Signed By David Jones : With The Publisher's Prospectus
- Author
- Jones, David
- Illustrator
- Jones, David
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Clover Hill Editions, London
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1972
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Clover Hill, Jones, Mariner
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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.
About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2015
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Vellum
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- A.N.
- The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as ...
- Slip Case
- A protective sleeve, often made of decorative cardboard or leather which houses a book. It is open on one end, so as to allow...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Vignette
- A decorative design or illustration placed at the beginning or end of a ...
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