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Corkscrews for Collectors (Inscribed by Babbidge)
by Watney, Bernard M. and Homer D. Babbidge
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/fine
- Seller
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Avon, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London and New York: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1981. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Small hardbound quarto in dustwrapper. 160 pp. A superb reference work on the humble corkscrew. A fine copy in fine dustwrapper. This copy has been INSCRIBED by Homer Babbidge and dated in 1982. A scarce signature.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Derringer Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25456
- Title
- Corkscrews for Collectors (Inscribed by Babbidge)
- Author
- Watney, Bernard M. and Homer D. Babbidge
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Sotheby Parke Bernet
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- Cookery Implements, Inscribed
Terms of Sale
Derringer Books
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About the Seller
Derringer Books
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Avon, Connecticut
About Derringer Books
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- Quarto
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- Dustwrapper
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- Inscribed
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- Fine
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