Published by Archon Books, Hamden, Connecticut, 1968
ISBN 10: 0208007121 ISBN 13: 9780208007124
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. Hamden, Connecticut: Archon Books, 1968. A beautiful, pristine copy in perfect condition. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. NOT price clipped ($6.00). NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NOT a library discard. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. First Edition. 1968. Here are four essays which, according to the introduction by Bill Katz, "will appeal to the bookish minded and anyone fascinated by the foibles of man." The first three topics are bibliokleptomania, book curses, and bibliopegia fantastica (bookbindings of tortoise shell, stock certificates, skin of fish, rats, baseballs, etc). The final chapter details the history of human skin bookbindings from ancient times to the Nazi concentration camps. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in shiny gold. Complete with dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo. 160pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.