The Book-Lover's Enchiridion. A Treasury of Thoughts on the Solace and Companionship of Books. [Fifth Edition, revised and further enlarged]. LARGE PAPER COPY
by IRELAND Alexander
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Simpkin Marshall,, 1888. Sm. 4to., Fifth Edition, LARGE PAPER, on laid paper, title in red and black, some very light and inoffensive spotting; brown cloth, upper board with two Greek Key fillets enclosing title in gilt, gilt back, gilt top, uncut, bevelled boards, black endpapers, expertly rebacked with old backstrip laid down, a near fine copy. LARGE PAPER COPIES ARE UNCOMMON.
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- Bookseller
- Island Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 122
- Title
- The Book-Lover's Enchiridion. A Treasury of Thoughts on the Solace and Companionship of Books. [Fifth Edition, revised and further enlarged]. LARGE PAPER COPY
- Author
- IRELAND Alexander
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Simpkin Marshall,
- Date Published
- 1888
- Keywords
- bibliography, ireland, alexander ireland, book collecting, bibliophilia, bibliophiles
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