London: Barrie & Jenkins Limited, 1980. First Edition. Blue Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" Large. N/a. Type: Z 319pp. A beautiful copy. A signed limited edition bound in blue morocco leather bound by W.T. Morrell & Co. Ltd. Signed in black ink by the author to the limited edition dedication page. This copy originally bound for Ronald and Sylvia Edgley (their names printed on the limited edition page) - it being number 30 of a limited edition of 150 copies. The Derby Porcelain crest blind stamped into the front board. The spine embossed with a gilt title. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. No inscriptions apart from the author's signature. The accompanying slipcase is bound in blue cloth. A lovely copy of a scarce limited edition.

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Bookseller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 228652
Title: Derby Porcelain (signed Limited Leather edition)
Author: Twitchett, John
Illustrator: N/a
Format/Binding: Blue Leather
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barrie & Jenkins Limited
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1980
Size: 4to - over 9Â¾"
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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