A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture
by Ramsaye, Terry; Thomas Alva Edison [Contributor]
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1926. Signed Limited First Edition. Near Fine. First edition. Copy number 233 of a limited 327, signed by Ramsaye and Thomas A. Edison. Large paper copy, bound in publisher's original blue cloth ruled in blind and stamped in gilt; copies of this limited edition were also bound in half-leather. Near Fine with light rubbing. Browning to endsheets. The first official history of the motion picture as written by film journalism Terry Ramsey, presenting a clear picture of the early development of film as seen from the Edison camp. A beautiful copy of a set which often turns up much worse for wear.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140940905
- Title
- A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture
- Author
- Ramsaye, Terry; Thomas Alva Edison [Contributor]
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Signed Limited First Edition
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1926
- Keywords
- Hollywood, silver screen
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
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