William Caxton : (1424-1491) / by Henry R. Plomer
by Plomer, Henry R. (Henry Robert) (1856-1928)
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About This Item
New York : B. Franklin, 1968. Second Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 195 pages; Physical description. : 195 p. ; 23 cm. Notes: ""Originally published London: 1925."" --T. P. Verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-189) and index. Subject: Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491 or 2. Printers - Great Britain - Biography. Printing - England - London - History - Origin and antecedents. Incunabula - England - London - Bibliography. Westminster (London, England) - Imprints. Biography. Caxton Printers. Caxton. Series: Burt Franklin: Bibliography & reference series ; 137
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 204057
- Title
- William Caxton : (1424-1491) / by Henry R. Plomer
- Author
- Plomer, Henry R. (Henry Robert) (1856-1928)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York : B. Franklin
- Date Published
- 1968
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- Edges
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- Incunabula
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- Verso
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Fine
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.