In Quest of the Perfect Book : Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman / William Dana Orcutt
by Orcutt, William Dana (1870-1953)
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- Hardcover
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Boston : Little, Brown, 1926. Reprinted Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 316 pages; Description: [14], 316, [1] p. , [51] leaves of plates : ill. (1 col. ) , facsims. , ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953. Books--History. Printing--History. Book design--History.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65271
- Title
- In Quest of the Perfect Book : Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman / William Dana Orcutt
- Author
- Orcutt, William Dana (1870-1953)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprinted Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Boston : Little, Brown
- Date Published
- 1926
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