Sacred Lake: Siberian writers and the struggle to save Lake Baikal
by Rainey, Thomas B
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About This Item
Olympia, Washington: The Welsh Hill Press & Forge, 1990. First Edition. Softcover. Fine. Large 8vo 9" - 10. Signed by Other. This is Copy #148 of a Special Limited Edition of only 250 copies, printed on fine paper. Sterling condition softcover copy, with unfurled tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear to the printed blue wraps. Blind-stamped with a likeness of a seal at front cover, with multiple other illustrations. 16 pp., including full notes section. The colophon notes the inspiration provided by Elspeth Pope. Laid in is a lovely typed script from Ms Pope to the former owner of the item, Mr. Richard L. Press of Sacramento, California, signed by her.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
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- 346967
- Title
- Sacred Lake: Siberian writers and the struggle to save Lake Baikal
- Author
- Rainey, Thomas B
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The Welsh Hill Press & Forge
- Place of Publication
- Olympia, Washington
- Date Published
- 1990
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- poetry|environment|Thomas B. Rainey|Lake Baikal|Elspeth Pope|Soviet Union|Nature|ecology
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