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A Ballad Upon a Wedding; With Engravings by Eric Ravilious
by GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS / Suckling, Sir John
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- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1927. Limited Edition. Fine/Near Fine. Eric Ravilious (1903-1942). Small 8vo; 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches (195 x 132 mm); [4] (2), 9, (4) pp., 8 engravings by Eric Ravilious. 1/4 cream buckram with brown batik paper over boards. Square and firmly bound, gilt title. Double dust jacket, the exterior one toned on edges and with some rubbing but in very good condition with light pencil inscription on the flap, the interior one with very light toning and in near fine condition. Copy 49 of 375, numbered on colophon.
[Chanticleer 29]. A humorous and erotic poem that "celebrates the union of John Lord Lovelace and Lady Anne Wentworth on 11 July 1638", this edition includes an engraving of music notation.
[Chanticleer 29]. A humorous and erotic poem that "celebrates the union of John Lord Lovelace and Lady Anne Wentworth on 11 July 1638", this edition includes an engraving of music notation.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1068
- Title
- A Ballad Upon a Wedding; With Engravings by Eric Ravilious
- Author
- GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS / Suckling, Sir John
- Illustrator
- Eric Ravilious (1903-1942)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Golden Cockerel Press
- Place of Publication
- Waltham Saint Lawrence
- Date Published
- 1927
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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