Language: English
Published by The Barleycorn Press, 1954
Seller: Bluebird Books, Brecon, POWYS, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 554.54
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. The Decline of The Decorative Initial Letter is the only edition of the book that was produced. Its describes the history of the initial letter and the decline of its use; this to the evident disappointment of the author. Published by The Barleycorn Press. in 1954. The author's name is given. Size: 33.5 x 25.5 cms or 13 1/8 x 10 inches. Page number: 16. Hardcover. Decorated paper covers. Cloth spine. Printed and painted initial letters glued in place. Printed script. Condition: Very Good. The boards are slightly worn at the edges. The endpapers are lightly foxed. The pages within are occasionally marked by foxing, the faint transfer of the image from one side of the page to the other and by remnants of glue. The binding remains secure. There is no dust jacket.