Observations on the Mystery of Print and the Work of Johann Gutenberg
by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good /J Very Good
- Seller
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Vashon, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: New York Times Book manufacturers' Institute. 1937. F First Edition Used. H Hardcover. Very Good. In color pictorial jacket over blue cloth with gilt titling, 8vo, 45pp. (minor light shelfwear to jacket extremities, bookplate to inside cover).
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- Bookseller
- Vashon Island Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0816262
- Title
- Observations on the Mystery of Print and the Work of Johann Gutenberg
- Author
- Van Loon, Hendrik Willem
- Format/Binding
- H Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- J Very Good
- Edition
- F First Edition Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York Times Book manufacturers' Institute
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1937
- Keywords
- Spel2015 Observations on the Mystery of Print and the Work of Johann Gutenberg
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".
Terms of Sale
Vashon Island Books
We accept payment via Credit card, check, money order, and *PayPal* (vashonbooks@comcast.net) . Payment with order. Check (US$ only/US Bank), PayPal or Credit Card (Visa, M/C, AMEX. Discover). 7-day return only if not as described (you must notify us immediately on upon receipt of any problem). DJs Brodarted. We pack carefully. Shipping: U.S.: $4.00 1st volume, $2.00 each additional volume via book rate. Priority Mail minimum $7.95 (large/heavy cost more). UPS also available at extra cost.
About the Seller
Vashon Island Books
Biblio member since 2003
Vashon, Washington
About Vashon Island Books
Vashon Island Books is located on Vashon Island an idylic country setting just a short ferry ride from Downtown Seattle. We are a quality internet bookstore for readers & collectors. We have a select, diverse stock that is constantly changing and growing. We do the majority of our business over the Net and are committed to providing professional service. With 30 plus years combined bookselling experience and knowledge Vashon Island Books provides a trustworthy and respected outlet for your book buying needs
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