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The Hundreth Story of A. E. Coppard.
by Coppard, A.[lfred] E.[edgar]; Gibbings, Robert (ill.)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Zurich, Switzerland
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About This Item
First Edition. The first Golden Cockerel Press book to be printed in the 'Golden Cockerel' font, which was specially designed for the press by Eric Gill. Limited to 1000 copies, of which this is No. 964.
Description: Original green leather spine and decorated boards (designed by Tirzah Garwood). Gilt title to spine. Octavo: 25 × 17 cm; pp. [1], 57, [2]. Top edge gilt, others uncut. Printed on English hand-made paper. With 4 wood-engravings by Robert Gibbings.
Enclosed: Loosely inserted is the "Notice to Subscribers" by Moira and Robert Gibbings.
Ref.: Cave/Manson 74; Chanticleer 74
Condition: Spine ends show some rubbing, apart from that a very fine, crisp clean and tight copy.
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- Bookseller
- Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
(CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000306
- Title
- The Hundreth Story of A. E. Coppard.
- Author
- Coppard, A.[lfred] E.[edgar]; Gibbings, Robert (ill.)
- Illustrator
- Robert Gibbings
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Golden Cockerel Press
- Place of Publication
- Waltham St Lawrence
- Date Published
- 1931
- Weight
- 0.71 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Private Press; Literature;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
Biblio member since 2024
Zurich
About Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
At Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints we believe that rare books are an important part of our cultural, natural and intellectual heritage that should be preserved and appreciated. Masterpieces of art that become an impressive experience not only through their content, but also through their form, material, design and printing. That is why we attach great importance to the authenticity and genuineness of the objects we offer. We are passionate about printed materials from the past five hundred years, that narrate the tale of exploration, discovery and shaping of our world.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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