The Recollections of a Bookman: A Record of Thirty-Three Years with Three Famus Book houses, and Some Account of Noted Books, Their Authors and Others
by Stevens, Alfred A
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine in very good dust jacket. Original red cloth. Almost like new, dj has original 10/6 price. Minor chipping at top of dj.
- Seller
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Damariscotta, Maine, United States
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About This Item
London: H. F. & G. Witherby. 1933. 320 pp. Second Impression October 1933. Hard cover. Fine in very good dust jacket. Original red cloth. Almost like new, dj has original 10/6 price. Minor chipping at top of dj.. The three famous book houses are Heinemann, W. & R. Chambers, and Mudie's. At end is page of extracts from reviews of the book, which was first publilshed in June 1933. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Damariscotta Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Alibris.0000072
- Title
- The Recollections of a Bookman: A Record of Thirty-Three Years with Three Famus Book houses, and Some Account of Noted Books, Their Authors and Others
- Author
- Stevens, Alfred A
- Format/Binding
- Hard cover
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 320 pp. Second Impression October 1933
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- H. F. & G. Witherby
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1933
Terms of Sale
Damariscotta Books
Prompt returns accepted for full refund (less shipping) if in same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Damariscotta Books
Biblio member since 2006
Damariscotta, Maine
About Damariscotta Books
Small inventory of select books on variety of subjects with particular emphasis to books on antiques, decorative arts, travel, history and cooking.
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- Jacket
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- Chipping
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- Fine
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- Cloth
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