Hieroglyphic Tales
by [OFFICINA BODONI]. WALPOLE, Horace
- Used
- first
- Condition
- A tifle rubbed at extremities, but a fine copy
- Seller
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Deep River, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: Elkin Mathews Ltd, 1926. First edition, one of 250 copies printed by hand in 12-point Cuneo type at the Officina Bodoni in Montagnola, Switzerland. The text follows that of the first edition of 1785, of which only six copies were printed. Some notes, written by Walpole in his copy of the first-sheets of the first edition, now in the British Museum, have been added. A tifle rubbed at extremities, but a fine copy. Tall 8vo, original decorated boards without dust jacket as issued. A tifle rubbed at extremities, but a fine copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22002
- Title
- Hieroglyphic Tales
- Author
- [OFFICINA BODONI]. WALPOLE, Horace
- Book Condition
- Used - A tifle rubbed at extremities, but a fine copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, one of 250 copies printed by hand in 12-point Cun
- Publisher
- Elkin Mathews Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1926
Terms of Sale
James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC
Any item may be returned for any reason within seven days of receipt provided prior notification has been given
About the Seller
James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2009
Deep River, Connecticut
About James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC
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