An Oyster is a Wealthy Beast
by Purdy, James
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Cotuit, Massachusetts, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Black Sparrow Press. Very Good. 1967. Limited Edition. Paperback. 127/200 signed in white wraps, lightly soiled and edge worn. Plus inscribed and signed to someone on title page. ; Signed by Author .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Isaiah Thomas Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10874
- Title
- An Oyster is a Wealthy Beast
- Author
- Purdy, James
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Black Sparrow Press
- Date Published
- 1967
Terms of Sale
Isaiah Thomas Books
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About the Seller
Isaiah Thomas Books
Biblio member since -1
Cotuit, Massachusetts
About Isaiah Thomas Books
Member: Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers. "One of the finest in N.E. (&) the premier used book shop on Cape Cod" - Used Book Lovers Guide. We have about 70,000 booksv Located half way between Falmouth and Hyannis, we are named in honor of the famous colonial era printer and philantrophist, founder (1812) of the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, where we in 1969. There we were stewards and renewers of a decorative Queen Anne Victorian. On Cape Cod since 1969, we take care of the newest (1860) Crocker family home in Barnstable's village of Cotuit: a tall peaked Italianate now painted pink and four other colors. The owner's training has included work in four libraries and apprenticeship with the Irving Ephraim (1908) - 1989) who began his own career during the depression. Assistants have always known the meaning of "book person." Remembering with fondness Mr. E. and the enormous influence of our home town librarians, we try to continue their tradition of service. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 12 - 5. Open Monday in the summer.
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- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.