Ancient Books and Modern Discoveries
by Kenyon, Frederic G
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Quarter vellum and decorated boards, t.e.g. Fine in original slightly chipped dust jacket. Bookplate of Paul Steinbrecher
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 217508
- Title
- Ancient Books and Modern Discoveries
- Author
- Kenyon, Frederic G
- Format/Binding
- 30 collotype plates, printed by Emery Walker. [10], 83 pp. 1 vols. 4to
- Book Condition
- Used - Quarter vellum and decorated boards, t.e.g. Fine in original slightly chipped dust jacket. Bookplate of Paul Steinbrecher
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. Printed by Bruce Rogers at the press of William H
- Publisher
- Caxton Club
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1927
- Keywords
- Book-Collecting | Private Press
- Bookseller catalogs
- Private Press; Art, Architecture & Design;
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- Jacket
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- Vellum
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- Fine
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- New
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