The Lyre Of Orpheus
by Davies, Robertson
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- As New/No Jacket - as Issued
- Seller
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Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1988. Collector's Edition . Leather Bound. As New/No Jacket - as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by the author. Published exclusively for The Signed First Edition Society. Bound in full leather, two raised bands on the spine, all edges gilt, and moire endpapers. Publisher's materials laid-in. Like New. See pictures.
Synopsis
Robertson Davies (1913-1995) had three successive careers during the time he became an internationally acclaimed author: actor, publisher, and, finally, professor at the University of Toronto. The author of twelve novels and several volumes of essays and plays, he was the first Canadian to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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- Bookseller
- Walther's Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001726
- Title
- The Lyre Of Orpheus
- Author
- Davies, Robertson
- Format/Binding
- Leather Bound
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket - as Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Collector's Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Franklin Library
- Place of Publication
- Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- FICTION SIGNED
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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About the Seller
Walther's Books
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Hopkins, Minnesota
About Walther's Books
Emphasis on First Editions. Many Mysteries. Passion for History, especially Ancient History. Some Small Press or Fine Press books, always looking for more.
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- Gilt
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- Jacket
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- Edges
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