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The Emperor
by Simic, Charles [Author]; Stotik, Erik [Illustrator]
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Like New/Like New
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Charles Seluzicki, 1997-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. Charles Seluzicki, 1997. Fine Press Series, an edition of 101 copies signed by Simic and Stotik, seventy-five of which are numbered 1-75, twenty-six of which are lettered A-Z and include an extra suite of the drawings printed on Rives. This copy on offer is lettered V. Presented in a black cloth-covered clamshell box. This copy is from the personal collection of the publisher, Charles Seluzicki. Book is in Fine/Like New condition, marbled paper boards with black cloth spine are clean and straight, corners are sharp, pages of Velke Losiny handmade paper with deckled edges remain bright and unmarked. Includes the complete suite of additional prints protected in a clear mylar sleeve. Clamshell presentation box covered in black cloth is in Fine/Like New condition, with inlaid label of marbled paper and metallic gold crown emblem set into front cover. A beautiful scarce issue from this fine press.
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- Bookseller
- Chaparral Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CHAPsimEMPCS
- Title
- The Emperor
- Author
- Simic, Charles [Author]; Stotik, Erik [Illustrator]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Charles Seluzicki
- Date Published
- 1997-01-01
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Chaparral Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Chaparral Books
Biblio member since 2015
Portland, Oregon
About Chaparral Books
Chaparral Books is located across from Elephant's Deli on S Corbett Avenue in Portland. We have a well rounded collection of subjects, including an extensive core collection in Western Americana and Native American Literature including Western Writers.
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- New
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- Edges
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- Clamshell Box
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- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Fine
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- First Edition
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