London: Limited Editions Club, 1936. Hardcover. A little rubbing to the gilt on the spine label of the second volume. Near Fine in a complete, Good slipcase with the top edge detached on two sides. Barnett Freedman. Two octavo volumes (5-1/2" x9-1/4") bound in full mulberry linen with black spine labels stamped in gilt. Designed, printed, and bound by Oliver Simon at the Curwen Press. Illustrated with 16 color lithographs and pen drawings by Barnett Freedman. Copy #501 of 1500 SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 019064
Title: LAVENGRO. THE SCHOLAR - THE GIPSY - THE PRIEST
Author: BORROW, George
Illustrator: Barnett Freedman
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - A little rubbing to the gilt on the spine label of the second volume. Near Fine in a complete, Good slipcase with the top edge d
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Limited Editions Club
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1936
Keywords: Curwen Press, Signed, Illustrated Books, Limited Editions, Fine Press, Lithographs, Literature: English, Barnett Freedman
Bookseller catalogs: 19th Century British Literature; Barnett Freedman;

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Charles Agvent

All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.

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We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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