Anglo-American First Editions Part Two: West to East 1786-1930
by Brussel, I.R. With an Introduction By Lord Esher
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Protected in Mylar
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
London and New York: Constable & Co., And R.R. Bowker, 1936. Book. Illus. by Frontispiece & 14 Pages Book Illustrations. Very Good. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very useful reference, updating and improving on previous books on questions of edition precedence. Pages xxxi, 132. Original binding with nice marbled boards, no edgewear. Spine is browned one and 1/2 inches at the top, with a bright gilt title. Inside, very clean and tight with no prior owner marks. American author books published in England before the USA. Limited edition of only 500..
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- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009043
- Title
- Anglo-American First Editions Part Two: West to East 1786-1930
- Author
- Brussel, I.R. With an Introduction By Lord Esher
- Illustrator
- Frontispiece & 14 Pages Book Illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Protected in Mylar
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Constable & Co., And R.R. Bowker
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1936
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Books on Books, First Editions, Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books on Books;
Terms of Sale
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Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont
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- New
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- Spine
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