The Outline Of Literature And Art, Complete 5 Volume Set
by Drinkwater, John and Sir William Orpen, R.A
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Van Nuys, California, United States
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About This Item
G.P. Putnam’s Sons, NY, 1923; First Edition; large octavo; red cloth boards; gilt titles; top edges gilt; illustrated. History of the world’s literature and art, from earliest beginnings to date. Authored by renowned poet-dramatist John Drinkwater and artist Sir William Orpen, R.A. Five volumes, containing a total of 1,000 b&w illustrations and 50 color plates. Extensive indices at the back of each volume. Fine in all respects,clean, bright, bindings tight, sound and square, corners sharp, text and illustrations pristine, no ownership signatures or any other markings of any kind. A handsome matched set of a monumental work. Domestic shipping only on this item.
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- Bookseller
- AARDWOLF Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5774
- Title
- The Outline Of Literature And Art, Complete 5 Volume Set
- Author
- Drinkwater, John and Sir William Orpen, R.A
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- Place of Publication
- NY,
- Date Published
- 1923
- Keywords
- William Orpen, John Drinkwater, Art, Literature, Book Sets, Illustrated Books
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art and Architecture;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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