THE WAY OF THE WORLD. Comedy in Five Acts.
by Congreve William
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1959. First of the edition thus, one of 1,500 copies only, signed by the artist. With the monthly newsletter describing the book and its production. Illustrated with sixteen colour paintings by T.M. Cleland. 8vo, in the publisher’s rich maroon linen stamped with an overall design reminiscent of an 18thc brocade, lettered in gilt on the spine. In the slipcase. xxiii, 108 pp. A fine copy, as pristine. The slipcase with only minimal evidence of shelving. FIRST OF THE EDITION. With elegant, old-world illustrations by T.M. Cleland.
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- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28014
- Title
- THE WAY OF THE WORLD. Comedy in Five Acts.
- Author
- Congreve William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- The Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1959
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About the Seller
Buddenbrooks, Inc.
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Newburyport, Massachusetts
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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