Folio 50: Bibliography of the Folio Society 1947-1996
by Nash, Paul W. (Editor)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0712345175
- ISBN 13
- 9780712345170
- Seller
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Bromsgrove, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Folio Press, 1997 0712345175. First edition. Hardback in beautifully illustrated original slip case with collage by Paul Nash. Fine. No inscriptions or annotations. Grey cloth. Over 9.75" by 12". Gilt embossed lettering to front board and spine. Illustrated with 32 colour plates and numerous B/W drawings. 331 pages including index. Nine introductory essays by distinguished contributors. A superb reference book covering details of all the books produced by The Folio Society in its first 50 years. An invaluable guide for collectors.This is a heavy volume which will require extra shipping costs. .
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- Bookseller
- David Edward Hellawell
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1444
- Title
- Folio 50: Bibliography of the Folio Society 1947-1996
- Author
- Nash, Paul W. (Editor)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0712345175
- ISBN 13
- 9780712345170
- Publisher
- London: The Folio Press, 1997 0712345175
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- March 20, 1997
- Keywords
- Bibliography Nash Folio Reference Literature Bindings Jackets Illustrators QSE
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David Edward Hellawell
Biblio member since 2007
Bromsgrove, West Midlands
About David Edward Hellawell
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