THE EGYPTIAN (facsimile Dust Jacket for the First Edition book-NO BOOK!)
by Waltari, Mika
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Ventura, California, United States
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About This Item
San Buenaventura,CA: John Anthony Miller Studio, 2011. This is a facsimile first edition dust jacket rendered by fine art artist John Anthony Miller -for the 1949 book published by Putnams in NY - with his "JAM" monogram on the bottom of the rear jacket flap and marked tastefully on the edge of the rear flap (as shown in the photo). "Facsimile Dust Jacket and with his monogram "JAM" as shown. A permanently affixed label signed by the artist-restorer signifying that this is a facsimile dust jacket is also affixed to the verso of the dust jacket. This is not removable without destroying the jacket and to also again to assure others that this is a collectible reproduction of the original jacket. The dust jacket comes pre-folded and fitted to a first edition book and is enclosed in a Mylar sleeve, ready to put onto your book. This first edition jacket facsimile will also fit most of the earlier later printings as well. Later printings differed in appearance. Printed on acid-free paper with light fast pigment inks, a quality rendition. NOTE: The book was published by Putnam Company in 1949. This jacket will fit that edition, and also can be made to fit any other numerous printings, which came in various sizes. Let me know the height, spine thickness and front board width and I can make one for you at no additional charge..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Phantom Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010936
- Title
- THE EGYPTIAN (facsimile Dust Jacket for the First Edition book-NO BOOK!)
- Author
- Waltari, Mika
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Publisher
- John Anthony Miller Studio
- Place of Publication
- San Buenaventura,CA
- Date Published
- 2011
- Keywords
- THE EGYPTIAN, MOVIE TIE-IN , ETRUSCAN, ROMAN
- Bookseller catalogs
- DUST JACKETS;
Terms of Sale
Phantom Bookshop
Any item is returnable within 10 days of receipt if not satisfied. Please advise us first and shipping and insurance will be the buyer's expense. Thank you.John Anthony Miller.
About the Seller
Phantom Bookshop
Biblio member since 2003
Ventura, California
About Phantom Bookshop
Phantom Bookshop was established in 1993 by bookman and artist John Anthony Miller and located there for eight years in Downtown Ventura at 451 E. Main St in Ventura, California. Many famous authors and celebrities signed there and was a top favorite bookshop of Ray Bradbury's. We specialize used and rare books, unusual material and signed books with an emphasis on the unique, sci fi and fantasy, first editions, scientific and medical. We also have a nice selection of high quality facsimile dust jackets done etching and engraving artist John Anthony Miller (all jackets are marked tastefully that they are facsimile jackets, printed on high quality non acidic paper using the finest inks that will last a lifetime with care). Phantom Bookshop relocated in 2000 as an internet business.
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- Facsimile
- An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...