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The Quest of the Gilt-edged Girl
by de Lyrienne, Richard, [David Hodge]
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Fine slipcase
- Seller
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Savage, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1897. Paperback. Near Fine in Fine slipcase. Paperback. Bodley Booklets Number Two. First Edition. Rare. A send-off of Richard Le Gallienne's 'The Quest of the Golden Girl' written by David Hodge and George M. Matheson, two Glasgow journalists writing under the pseudonym of Richard de Lyrienne. Near fine in orange paper wrappers with brown title to spine and front panel. There is a short closed tear to the front end page; otherwise, in fine condition. Housed in a portfolio within a grey cloth slipcase with black and gilt leather title label to spine and bookplate of Mark Samuels Lasner on inside board of portfolio. 98 pages plus 4 pages of ads. LIT/052010.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Kelmscott Bookshop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23611
- Title
- The Quest of the Gilt-edged Girl
- Author
- de Lyrienne, Richard, [David Hodge]
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Fine slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Lane, The Bodley Head
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1897
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
The Kelmscott Bookshop
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Savage, Maryland
About The Kelmscott Bookshop
Our bookshop is open by appointment only in Historic Savage Mill. We specialize in artists' books, private press, William Morris, and general rare and antique books.
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- Wrappers
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- Gilt
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Fine
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- Bookplate
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- Cloth
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