The Early Life of James McBey. An Autobiography 1883-1911.
by McBEY, James. Barker, Nicolas (edits)
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About This Item
Oxford University Press, Oxford., 1977. First edition. Octavo. pp x, 131. Illustrated. A memoir by one of the great etchers. In an epilogue the editor continues the life story up to McBey's death in 1959.Presentation copy from the editor, inscribed by him on the front free endpaper: ''Connie & Jim with many congratulations & much love from Joanna & Nicolas - 10.6.85''.Fine in near-fine, very slightly chipped dustwrapper.
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- Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- MCBEYJAM016023
- Title
- The Early Life of James McBey. An Autobiography 1883-1911.
- Author
- McBEY, James. Barker, Nicolas (edits)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Oxford.
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- etching
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