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The Autobiography of J.M.Synge. Constructed from the manuscripts and with an introduction by Alan Price, plus fourteen photographs taken by Synge and an essay, 'Synge and the Photography of his Time', by O.J.Pocock.
by J.M.SYNGE
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The Dolman Press, Dublin and Oxford University Press, London, 1965. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition, limited to 1,250 numbered copies (this being #583). A review copy, with the publisher's review slip laid-in (presumably for overseas sales, as the slip notes the price in Australian dollars) and also an advertising sheet. Tall 8vo. 46pp. Original publisher's paper-covered boards, lettered in gold at the spine and with Synge's initials ornately gold-stamped to the upper board. Top edge gilt. The tips of two corners gently knocked, else a fine copy with the original unprinted glassine protector and card slipcase, the last a little rubbed and bumped with just a touch of light uneven discolouration. Handsome former owner bookplate to the front pastedown..
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- Bookseller
- Clearwater Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ARC92386
- Title
- The Autobiography of J.M.Synge. Constructed from the manuscripts and with an introduction by Alan Price, plus fourteen photographs taken by Synge and an essay, 'Synge and the Photography of his Time', by O.J.Pocock.
- Author
- J.M.SYNGE
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- The Dolman Press, Dublin and Oxford University Press, London
- Date Published
- 1965
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About the Seller
Clearwater Books
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London
About Clearwater Books
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- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Top Edge Gilt
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- Laid-in
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Bookplate
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