Boston: The Bibliophile Society, 1903. Four volumes; one of 483 copies. Illustrated with four etchings by W.H. W. Bicknell after paintings by Howard Pyle. A near fine set. [With] Etchings by W.H.W. Bicknell after Original Paintings by Howard Pyle. Large folio; publishers boards with metal clasps; soiled and worn; one of 320 sets. These plates were made in a much larger size, each plate signed by Bicknell and Pyle. Aside from the four illustrations in the Dibdin, this folio included one of Richard DeBury. The etchings are slightly larger than 18 x 25”, image approximately 10 x 17”; with the original matting and tissue guards. All five cancelled proofs are present, but this set lacks the finished etching of Walton. The illustrations are in excellent condition.

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Bookseller: Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16803P
Title: The Bibliomania or Book Madness
Author: DIBDIN, THOMAS FROGNALL
Book Condition: Used - Four volumes; one of 483 copies. Illustrated with four etchings by W.H. W. Bicknell after paintings by Howard Pyle. A near fine
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Bibliophile Society
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1903
Bookseller catalogs: PYLE, HOWARD;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Soiled: Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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