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Early American Book-Bindings: From the Collection of Michael Papantonio
by Papantonio, Michael
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Amer Antiquarian Society, 1972. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine. Large 8vo 9" - 10. Sturdy, still tightly bound softcover copy, minor to moderate wear of covers and text-block, but with neither underlining nor highlighting. Perfectly readable, usable copy. x [1]. 1-89 pp., profusely illustrated, bound tightly in the original printed wrappers, a lovely exhibition catalogue of an important collection of 61 American bindings each being illustrated with a full-page plate. Printed by Meriden Gravure and The Stinehour Press, complete with an index of binders, owners and binders.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 350843
- Title
- Early American Book-Bindings: From the Collection of Michael Papantonio
- Author
- Papantonio, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Amer Antiquarian Society
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Michael Papantonio|Early American Bookbindings
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About the Seller
Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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Spray, Oregon
About Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- First Edition
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- Wrappers
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- Fine
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