12mo. 6"x4.5". Sewn butcher paper wraps. All volumes in very good condition with minor shelf wear to wraps, and several have unopened pages. This is a collection of 12 antique books hand-printed by the Roycrofters, the celebrated arts and crafts community of East Aurora, NY. This is the full 1912 run of the Philistine magazine. The Philistine ran from 1895-1915 and was largely a journal of satire, progressive political essays, and short literary works. Hubbard said the magazine was bound in butcher paper because "There is meat inside.". Seller Inventory # 4422

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Title: The Philistine [1912 series complete in 12 ...

Publisher: Roycrofters, East Aurora, NY

Publication Date: 1912

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very good

Edition: First Edition.

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Uncharted Books is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore in Chicago. We sell a highly curated selection of used books, zines, and rare titles, with a focus on the literary, the local, the strange, and the adventurous. We are a small, scrappy, DIY business that has been serving our community since 2012. We especially pride ourselves on our eclectic selection, our unique and cozy atmosphere, our knowledgeable and friendly staff, and our busy calendar of community events.

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