Lincoln: Penmaen Press, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Light marking to cloth along spine. Near Fine in a Near Fine slipcase. Lynd Ward. Quarto in cloth-backed boards. Of 200 numbered copies of this special edition, this copy not numbered but marked "O.S.," out-of-series. Illustrated with six wood engravings by Lynd Ward. SIGNED by artist Lynd Ward, Anthony Hecht, the translator, and Arthur Wilson who wrote the introduction. Hand-printed by Michael McCurdy and Evelyn Clarke with Ward's engravings struck from the blocks. There were also 100 deluxe copies and 200 trade copies. Prospectus laid in.

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 020413
Title: POEM UPON THE LISBON DISASTER
Author: VOLTAIRE, Francois Marie Arouet De
Illustrator: Lynd Ward
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Light marking to cloth along spine. Near Fine in a Near Fine slipcase
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Penmaen Press
Place of Publication: Lincoln
Date Published: 1977
Keywords: Signed, Illustrated Books, Modern Poetry, Wood Engravings, Anthony Hecht., Lynd Ward, Michael McCurdy, Modern First Editions, Modern Firsts, Fine Press
Bookseller catalogs: Wood Engravings;

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Charles Agvent

All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.

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We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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