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A MILLION AND ONE NIGHTS: The History of the Motion Picture
by Ramsaye, Terry; Edison, Thomas A
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very good.
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1926. Very good.. First edition of this important work of film history from the silent era, noted for its attention to detail, and emphasizing technological innovation and commercial enterprise. Formerly a publicity director at Mutual Film Corporation, Ramsaye developed this book out of a running column in PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE. Photoplay Magazine. 2 volumes, 9.25'' x 6.25'' each. Publisher's blue cloth with decoration and titles in gilt. Top edges gilt, other edges uncut. Lacking scarce dust jacket and slipcase. lxxii, 400; [4], 401-868 pages. Former owner bookplate to front pastedowns; bookseller's label at rear pastedowns. Spines gently sunned, with moderate edgewear to cloth, toning to endpapers. Textblock generally bright and clean. Sound.
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- Bookseller
- Type Punch Matrix
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 42139
- Title
- A MILLION AND ONE NIGHTS: The History of the Motion Picture
- Author
- Ramsaye, Terry; Edison, Thomas A
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1926
- Keywords
- 20th century,Film,Technology,Business/Industry,US American
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2020
Silver Spring, Maryland
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