[Prospectus Only] The Epicure's Anthology; of Famous Meals in Literature, Repas Galants, Festive Scenes, Etc.
by Quennell, N[ancy] (Editor); Symons, A.J.A. (Essay); Lancaster, Osbert (Artist)
- Used
- Fine
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1936. No binding. Fine. Lancaster, Osbert. Octavo size, [2] pp. Prospectus only for "The Epicure's Anthology", the prospectus without wood-engravings, but with sample title page with title in red.
___DESCRIPTION: A single sheet, announces publication "in November" at 2 Gns. for the numbered copies and 7s.6d. for the "cheap Unlimited Edition"; octavo size (8 5/8" by 5 3/8"), [2] pp., 12,000 copies printed in three different printings, this one of the last 4,000 copies printed in May of 1937.
___CONDITION: Fine overall, clean and free of edgewear, with only one faint spot of foxing to the top margin, free of creases and markings.
___CITATION: Cock-A-Hoop no. P114; volume found in Pertelote no. 114.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every item we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
___DESCRIPTION: A single sheet, announces publication "in November" at 2 Gns. for the numbered copies and 7s.6d. for the "cheap Unlimited Edition"; octavo size (8 5/8" by 5 3/8"), [2] pp., 12,000 copies printed in three different printings, this one of the last 4,000 copies printed in May of 1937.
___CONDITION: Fine overall, clean and free of edgewear, with only one faint spot of foxing to the top margin, free of creases and markings.
___CITATION: Cock-A-Hoop no. P114; volume found in Pertelote no. 114.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every item we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18041619
- Title
- [Prospectus Only] The Epicure's Anthology; of Famous Meals in Literature, Repas Galants, Festive Scenes, Etc.
- Author
- Quennell, N[ancy] (Editor); Symons, A.J.A. (Essay); Lancaster, Osbert (Artist)
- Illustrator
- Lancaster, Osbert
- Format/Binding
- No binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Golden Cockerel Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1936
- Keywords
- Fine Press, Golden Cockerel Press, Prospectus, Ephemera, Osbert Lancaster
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