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Poems
by Yeats, W.B. [William Butler]
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1895. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition, first printing; one of 750 copies. First state of the American issue, with both the American and UK publisher's imprints at the base of the spine, but retaining the UK title page only listing T. Fisher Unwin. Bound in publisher's buff cloth, with elaborate gilt design by H. Granville Fell. Near Fine, with slight darkening to spine, light softening at spine ends, light rubbing at tips. Previous owner bookplate to front paste down and small area of abrasion to front free end paper. A stunning copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140938645
- Title
- Poems
- Author
- Yeats, W.B. [William Butler]
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- T. Fisher Unwin
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1895
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Gilt
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- Rubbing
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- Bookplate
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