The Mermaid's Purse
Published by Sunstone Press, Bideford, Devon, 1993
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Watersmead Books, Great Torrington, DEVON, United KingdomWatersmead Books
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2015
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 1,166.77
Quantity: 1 available
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FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, Number 64 of 100 copies signed by author and artist to colophon. 28 full-colour illustrations, the last of the Mermaid reproduced as frontispiece, each design facing a poem by Hughes. The second book published by the Sunstone Press founded by Hughes and Lloyd. As with many of the poet's private press publications, Faber came along later with a trade edition of Mermaid's Purse in 1999. Octavo. Original green cloth-covered boards, lettered to spine in gilt, patterned endpapers. Housed in matching green slipcase with, on one side, colour-printed label depicting shark's egg capsule with names of author and illustrator printed sideways. Book and case both fine. [Sagar & Tabor A100].
Seller Inventory # ABE-1776079315325
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Mermaid's Purse
- Author
- HUGHES, Ted; LLOYD, R.G. (illus.)
- Publisher
- Sunstone Press, Bideford, Devon
- Publication year
- 1993
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- R.G. Lloyd
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Limited Edition
Watersmead Books
Great Torrington, DEVON, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2015
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Watersmead Books specialises in rare modern and contemporary books, manuscripts, and works on paper: - Classic English, Irish and American literature, especially signed and association copies and limited editions - The Art of the Book: private presses, fine bindings, artists’ books - Original illustrations and printings of exhibition quality - Twentieth century political history & Leadership. We publish occasional mixed catalogues on our website - www.watersmeadbooks.com. Print copies are also available. We are always interested in acquiring material conforming to our main interests. Whole libraries are beyond our limitations, but you are welcome to offer us small collections and individual items in fine condition or with significant literary / artistic associations. We offer very competitive prices for suitable items and pay promptly. Use the Contact form on our website to provide details and a brief condition report of anything you have for sale, and we will be in touch quickly.…
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