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Rugs Oriental and Occidental Antique and Modern. A Handbook for Ready Reference
by Holt, Rosa Belle
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Half green morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g., rest uncut. Top of spine with large chip, else almost fine. Bookplate of James El
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: A.C. McClurg & Co, 1901. First edition, number 46 of 100 copies on hand-made paper, signed by artist. With a map, 165 pp. 31 full page plates, 12 in color, w/ descriptive tissue guards, and many other drawings in the text. 167 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Half green morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g., rest uncut. Top of spine with large chip, else almost fine. Bookplate of James Ellsworth and nother. First edition, number 46 of 100 copies on hand-made paper, signed by artist. With a map, 165 pp. 31 full page plates, 12 in color, w/ descriptive tissue guards, and many other drawings in the text. 167 pp. 1 vols. 4to.
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- Seller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 221871
- Title
- Rugs Oriental and Occidental Antique and Modern. A Handbook for Ready Reference
- Author
- Holt, Rosa Belle
- Format/Binding
- With a map, 165 pp. 31 full page plates, 12 in color, w/ descriptive tissue guards, and many other drawings in the text. 167 pp.
- Book Condition
- Used - Half green morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g., rest uncut. Top of spine with large chip, else almost fine. Bookplate of James El
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, number 46 of 100 copies on hand-made paper, signe
- Publisher
- A.C. McClurg & Co
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1901
- Keywords
- Rugs & Carpets
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art, Architecture & Design;
Terms of Sale
James Cummins Bookseller
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York
About James Cummins Bookseller
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- Fine
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- Bookplate
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- First Edition
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- Marbled boards
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- Spine
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