The Colophon: A Book Collector’s Quarterly
by VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Twenty issues; each year enclosed in the publisher’s quarter pigskin and cloth art deco slipcases (some discoloration and mino
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Colophon Ltd., 1930-1934. Twenty issues; each year enclosed in the publisher’s quarter pigskin and cloth art deco slipcases (some discoloration and minor wear). Each issue has a bookplate; all are fine, and most have the original glassine wrappers. Part five is especially sought after for its David Milne signed drypoint, the most affordable signed work by the celebrated Canadian artist. [with] The New Colophon; volumes 1 & 2; 1948-1950; fine copies; bookplates; enclosed in two quarter leather and cloth slipcases.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37129P
- Title
- The Colophon: A Book Collector’s Quarterly
- Author
- VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Book Condition
- Used - Twenty issues; each year enclosed in the publisher’s quarter pigskin and cloth art deco slipcases (some discoloration and mino
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Colophon Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1930-1934
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Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Colophon
- The colophon contains information about a book's publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printer's...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...