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IN HIS OWN IMAGE
by Corvo, Frederick Baron. Leslie, Shane (introduction)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +/Very Good -
- Seller
-
Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: John Lane The Boley Head, 1924. 1st Edition Thus. Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good -. New edition stated on copyright page, the first edition with the introduction by Shane Leslie. Book near fine, rough weave green cloth, gilt spine title, lx,421 in rare dustjacket, which is chipped about edges and moderately soiled. Solid copy. Owner name dated 1954 on ffe.
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- Bookseller
- Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013129
- Title
- IN HIS OWN IMAGE
- Author
- Corvo, Frederick Baron. Leslie, Shane (introduction)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus
- Publisher
- John Lane The Boley Head
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1924
- Keywords
- ,
Terms of Sale
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
returns within 10 days of purchase
About the Seller
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2006
Salisbury, Connecticut
About Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
19thC cottage surrounded by gardens in small CT village in foothills of Berkshires. 2 hr drive from Manhattan, 2:45 from Boston. Open Sat 11-5 and Sun 12-4, and by chance or appointment M- F. We are usually here weekdays but please call ahead to confirm. Curated general selection 6000 titles, emphasis on architetcure/design, landscape/gardening, arts, photography, illustrated, American literature, Litchfield County, fine bindings, decorative arts.
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- Soiled
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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- Copyright page
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Edges
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