Los Altos: The Book Nest, 1980. First Edition. First Printing Near fine in light beige cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine. An octavo of 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches with dust staining to the top edge of the text block and light foxing to the other edges of the text block. In a very good, unclipped dust jacket with a long closed tear to the front panel, rubbing to the folds and light soiling to both panels. Signed, dated in 1980 and inscribed by the author on the fly title page. 189 pages including an index

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Bookseller: Town's End Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: TB31666
Title: Books and Collectors
Author: Dunbar, Maurice
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Book Nest
Place of Publication: Los Altos
Date Published: 1980
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