A FOWL ALPHABET -The Deluxe Cheloniidae Press Edition-
by Alan James Robinson
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
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About This Item
Northampton, MA : Cheloniidae Press, 1984. First Thus /”The Deluxe Edition”(Limited to 50 numbered copies) . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo (unpaginated). A very good copy of the Deluxe Edition, number 39 of 50 copies signed by the artist on the colophon page, the book bound in quarter-vellum over marbled paper-covered boards, the alphabet hand-lettered by Moore, with an extra suite of Robinson’s 26 wood engravings laid into a chemise within a full-linen-covered tray-case. The cloth of the case is darkened and dampstained on the front face. The contents are otherwise mint. A beautiful volume from illustrator Alan James Robinson’s exquisite fine press, the text taken from ANIMATE CREATION, a popular edition of “OUR LIVING WORLD: A Natural History,” by Rev. J.G. Wood, Volume II Birds 1885. Illustrated with 26 Wood Engravings by Alan James Robinson and a Newly Designed Alphabet by Suzanne Moore.
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- Bookseller
- Chartwell Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140649
- Title
- A FOWL ALPHABET -The Deluxe Cheloniidae Press Edition-
- Author
- Alan James Robinson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus /”The Deluxe Edition”(Limited to 50 numbered copi
- Publisher
- Cheloniidae Press
- Place of Publication
- Northampton, MA
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 8vo (unpaginated)
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