Boston: The Bibliophile Soc., 1912 23 pp.; HB. Original descriptive publisher's brochure laid in. One of a limited edition of only 469 copies for the members of the Bibliophile Society. Title page engraving by Arthur N. Macdonald, and is originally signed by him in pencil. Six etched illustrations by W.H.W. Bicknell, which were only produced for this book (and then the plates destroyed) are each originally pencil signed by the illustrator. Pages: clean, ivory, tight, t.e.g., f.e./b.e. deckled, frontis; no defects. Cover: polished calf, gilt linework front/back, gilt titles spine; moderate shelf/edgewear, with edges and joints scuffed, spine a bit worn. Lacks slipcase.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 012903
Title: The Deserted Village (SIGNED BY ILLUSTRATORS)
Author: Goldsmith, Oliver
Illustrator: W.H.W. Bicknell
Format/Binding: Full Leather
Book Condition: Used - Very Good (-)
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Limited
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Bibliophile Soc.
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1912
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Poetry

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