The Expense of Greatness
Published by Arrow Editions, New York, 1940
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used




Seller: John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
AbeBooks seller since September 8, 2022
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 26.25
Quantity: 1 available
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In original unclipped jacket with some toning, rubbing, chipping, and short closed tears. Bound in burgundy cloth over boards with gilded lettering on the spine. Solid and square with minor pushing at spine ends and one bumped corner. Bookplate of former owner on ffep with some toning to same. Rough trimmed long edge. Light spotting on the half-title and title pages, no other samples seen in the text. One small red mark on table of contents, and some 2 circles on inside front flap of jacket. Pages are gently and evenly toned. A very good book in about good jacket. Pages:(6) 305 Dimensions:8(3/8) x 5(13/16) x 1¼.
Seller Inventory # 5914
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Expense of Greatness
- Author
- R. P. Blackmur
- Publisher
- Arrow Editions, New York
- Publication year
- 1940
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Essays, Literary Criticism, Non-Fiction
John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 8, 2022
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 10.50 | US$ 17.00 |
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I love books. Always an eager reader, I started collecting Antiquarian books while a teenager and studying history. Flash forward a couple of decades and I am excited to open a new all-digital bookstore to continue my love of books, while bringing desired books to readers, collectors, and other sellers. From Post-Incunables to modern First Editions, I will be regularly adding new stock. Please reach out with any questions on books, their condition, or additional photos as needed.
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John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
MN, U.S.A.
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