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In Quest of the Perfect Book:. Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman

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In Quest of the Perfect Book:. Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman

by Orcutt, William Dana

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Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co, 1926. Second Impression of the Trade Edition. Hardcover. Good+ (Very Good+ textblock). No DJ. Second Impression of the Trade Edition. Hardcover. Orcutt was a book and type designer who work with/at the renowned Plimpton Press. A relatively well crafted tale, nicely illustrated, exploring the nuances of the book arts in nearly all its facets. Sections include Baskerville, Gutenberg, illuminated manuscripts, Mark Twain, William Morris, etc. Minor shelf/edge wear, spine sunned, light wear at hinges, rebound in matching slipcase, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Halfbound, green leather spines and tips, floral printed paper boards, frontispiece; matching floral paper boards, leather foredge. 8vo. 316pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Index.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
9151
Title
In Quest of the Perfect Book:. Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman
Author
Orcutt, William Dana
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good+ (Very Good+ textblock). No DJ
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Second Impression of the Trade Edition
Publisher
Little, Brown & Co
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Date Published
1926
Keywords
Books on Books/Writing/Literature

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Sunned
Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
Rebound
A book in which the pages have been bound into a covering replacing the original covering issued by the publisher.
Good+
A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
Tight
Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....

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