First edition, large 8vo (232 x 155 mm), xlix, [iii], 491, [1]pp., this being the standard edition without the 5 additional chromolithograph plates which were issued in the de-luxe edition, 1 engraved folding plate, cont. half morocco, slightly rubbed, marbled sides, uncut, t.e.g. First edition of the classic monograph on Grolier's life and his library. Breslauer, The uses of Bookbinding Literature, p.16. "The first classic of bookbinding literature".

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Title

Recherches sur Jean Grolier sur vie et sa Biblioth�que suivies d'un Catalogue des Livres qui lui ont Appartenu.

Publisher

Paris: L. Potier

Publication Date

1866

Edition

1st Edition

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BOOKBINDING

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Forest Books, ABA-ILAB
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TERMS OF SALE: All books are offered subject to prior sale. Any item found
unsatisfactory may be returned within seven days of receipt. I accept credit/debit cards - Visa, Mastercard, Maestro. Payment by cheque is also accepted - pounds Sterling only - payable to Forest Books. Telephone contact William Laywood - on (44) 01400 251865 for debit card payments or if you prefer to contact me personally. postal address: 17 Main Street, Normanton, Grantham, Lincs. NG32 3BH. Libraries can be billed. Pos...

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