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THE BOOK OF THE DEAD. A Collection of Spells (Two volumes): Translated by Raymond Faulkner from Papyri in The British Museum
by Faulkner, Raymond O. (edited and translated by)
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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About This Item
Curwen Press, London: The Limited Editions Club, 1972. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited edition # 203 of 1500 copies. Quarto.12 x 8.5". Two volumes: Text, 157pp.; Plus 24pp. According style single plate. Alternating red and black cloth with decorative stamping in black, red and gilt. Very attractive books are in fine condition, in slipcase that has wood pattern paper covering with chips and small tears to edges. Lacking glassine dust jackets. Publisher's prospectus and monthly newsletter laid in.
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- Bookseller
- Lost Horizon Bookstore
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55233
- Title
- THE BOOK OF THE DEAD. A Collection of Spells (Two volumes)
- Author
- Faulkner, Raymond O. (edited and translated by)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited edition
- Publisher
- The Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- Curwen Press, London
- Date Published
- 1972
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Lost Horizon Bookstore
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. We do not accept overseas orders for some countries and for some large and expensive items.
About the Seller
Lost Horizon Bookstore
Biblio member since 2010
Santa Barbara, California
About Lost Horizon Bookstore
We are a small, open shop in Santa Barbara and have been in the same location for over 30 years. We have a select inventory of used and rare books. We also carry original posters and prints, vintage photographs and ephemera. Open Tues.- Sat. 11-6, closed Sunday & Monday.
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- Cloth
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- Fine
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- Edges
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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