Fanfrolicana. June 28. Being A Statement of the Aims of the Fanfrolico Press Both Typographical and Aesthetic With a Complete Bibliography and Specimen Passages and Illustrations From the Book
by [LINDSAY, Norman]
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- first
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About This Item
London, The Fanfrolico Press, 1928., 1928. First edition. 8vo. Including articles by Norman Lindsay, Jack Lindsay, P.R. Stephensen. 5 full page plates including two erotic plates by Norman Lindsay; vignette scene on title page and end of text. Original parchment boards. Very good. 36 pages. No signatures. Number 80 of 500 copies. Printed by the Botolph Printing Works. Erotic bookplate of Anthony Reid designed by B.W. depicting a naked Greek runner holding the Olympic Torch.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 229048
- Title
- Fanfrolicana. June 28. Being A Statement of the Aims of the Fanfrolico Press Both Typographical and Aesthetic With a Complete Bibliography and Specimen Passages and Illustrations From the Book
- Author
- [LINDSAY, Norman]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, The Fanfrolico Press, 1928.
- Date Published
- 1928
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