The Early Nineties: a view from the Bodley Head
by Nelson, James G
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About This Item
Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bound in gray cloth over boards, blind-stamped designs to front cover, black lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, short closed tear along top edge of front panel, some edge-wear. A particularly engaging look at the haute Bohemia of British art and literature, culture and publishing, from 1887-1894 through the publishing house and some of its many authors. Complete with a checklist of the publisher's books from that period, and with notes about book illustrators and the works they illustrated, books, pamphlets and periodicals. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. xiv [2], 2-385 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
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- 351828
- Title
- The Early Nineties: a view from the Bodley Head
- Author
- Nelson, James G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Date Published
- 1971
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- publishers fine press John Lane The Bodley Head James G. Nelson
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