A Practical Course in Bookcrafts and Bookbinding
Language: English
Published by Edgar Backus, Leicester, 1947
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA, Cartmel, CMA, United KingdomKerr & Sons Booksellers ABA
AbeBooks seller since January 29, 2004
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 34.79
Quantity: 1 available
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1947, First Edition. Octavo. 5.5" x 8.5" approx. 174pp. Illustrated. Amateur rebind of half leather, over textured cloth sides, gilt ruling to covers (faded) and raised bands to spine. Rubbed with some minor surface abrasions. Binding secure. Printed end papers. Tear/damage to upper edge of first 8 pages of text [see images]. Otherwise a 'Very Good' copy. Uncommon original edition.
Seller Inventory # 017408
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Practical Course in Bookcrafts and Bookbinding
- Author
- Mason, John
- Publisher
- Edgar Backus, Leicester
- Publication year
- 1947
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA
Cartmel, CMA, United Kingdom
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