The Smithsonian Book of Books
by Olmert, Michael
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- F
- Seller
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Alliance, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Washington DC: Smithsonian Books. F. 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Stated first edition with the full number line present. Deluxe editon half bound in leather and cloth. Ribbon marker. Fine condition. House in a slipcase that is in fine condition. Includes a book plate laid in loose. Illustrated through-out. Shipping weight is six pounds. Addi tional shipping costs will apply. .
Synopsis
Michael Olmert is the author of Milton's Teeth and Ovid's Umbrella . Christopher de Hamel is Donnelley Fellow Librarian, Corpus Christi College and former curator of Western and Oriental manuscripts at Sotheby's.
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- Bookseller
- Dearly Departed Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 83925
- Title
- The Smithsonian Book of Books
- Author
- Olmert, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - F
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Books
- Place of Publication
- Washington DC
- Date Published
- 1992
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About Dearly Departed Books
Selling books since 1978. We specialize in SF, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Western & Pulp Fiction. With an inventory of more than 35,000 Hardcover 1st editions, Vintage Paperbacks , Pulp Magazines & general antiquarian books. Store front open by chance or appointment.
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- Plate
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- Fine
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- Number Line
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- First Edition
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- Cloth
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