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LA TOURAINE
by HALLAYS, Andre
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Minor soiling to some page edges. Near Fine in a slightly worn cloth folder. Obviously scarce
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Tours: Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, 1930. First Edition. wraps. Minor soiling to some page edges. Near Fine in a slightly worn cloth folder. Obviously scarce. Folio (mostly 9-3/4" x 13-1/4' with some leaves smaller) consisting of loose signatures within printed wraps and in a decorated cloth folder; (viii), 244, (4) pages. Copy #4 of only 5 copies on imperiales du Japon (of a total edition of 25 copies). Illustrated with drawings in the text by Michel Ranjard and 28 full-page heliogravures. Touraine is a region located in the heart of France famous for its castles and wines.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019933
- Title
- LA TOURAINE
- Author
- HALLAYS, Andre
- Format/Binding
- Wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Minor soiling to some page edges. Near Fine in a slightly worn cloth folder. Obviously scarce
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Maison Alfred Mame et Fils
- Place of Publication
- Tours
- Date Published
- 1930
- Keywords
- France, Travel, Illustrated Books, Modern Firsts, Modern First Editions, French Literature, Limited
- Bookseller catalogs
- Limited; Travel; France;
Terms of Sale
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.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
Biblio member since 2003
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
About Charles Agvent
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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- Edges
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- Fine
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- Folio
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- First Edition
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- Cloth
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- Leaves
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