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First edition, limited to 650 numbered copies signed by the "author." Written by a London bookseller under the pseudonym of Barkworth and filled with the exploits of booksellers, collectors and librarians all in pursuit of a "fragmentary proof of a lost Latin text, printed in strange moveable types older than any by Gutenberg." viii , 150, 3 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..
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- PublisherHolmes Pub Co
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 096196930X
- ISBN 13 9780961969301
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages150
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The Nijmegen Proof: A Romance of Rare Books
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Holmes Publishing Co, Philadelphia
(1988)
ISBN 10: 096196930X
ISBN 13: 9780961969301
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition, Limited 650 copies. Philadelphia: Holmes Publishing Co, 1988. SIGNED by Barkworth at the colophon. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. A bibliomystery story about the quest of booksellers, librarians, collectors and wealthy foundations to authenticate and acquire a newly discovered text printed in movable metal type older than any by Gutenberg. Has parallels to real characters and institutions. Must reading for book world insiders. The author, S. Barkworth is a pseudonym; probably London bookseller Arthur Freeman of Quaritch. If so, his wry sense of humor is evident on the dust jacket blurb. Freeman's quote about his own book: "Absolutely wonderful. I really admire it." Bound in the original gilt-stamped green cloth. Complete with pristine dust jacket. SIGNED by Barkworth. First Edition, Limited 650 copies. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo. (xii), 153pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 023278
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