New York: R.R. Bowker, 1966. First edition. HC, no DJ. PC VG+. Tan cloth, gilt lettering on red spine label worn, light edgewear, moisture stain to rear 3"" bottom edge does not affect text block, leaves bright, text clean, binding sound. 12.25"" x 8.25"", 258 plate illustrations (42 in color). English translation by Roy Giles. French translation by Bernard Ernst. Text in English, German & French. PLEASE NOTE: We are happy to provide photos. Please contact us for any specific requests. BUYING AND SELLING USED AND RARE BOOKS FROM HISTORIC EAST NASHVILLE SINCE 2012.

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Bookseller: Refuge Books: Used & Rare (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 190677
Title: Bibliopola: Pictures and Texts About the Book Trade, Vol. II
Author: Taubert, Sigfred
Format/Binding: HC, no DJ
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First edition
Publisher: R.R. Bowker
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1966
Pages: 526

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