The Game of Logic.
by CARROLL, Lewis
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Rear hinge cracked; long tear to publisher's printed envelope; otherwise a very good copy. The spine is a little darkened,
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London:: Macmillan and Co.,, 1887.. First edition (after the very rare private issue).. publisher's gilt-lettered red cloth in custom cloth folding box.. Rear hinge cracked; long tear to publisher's printed envelope; otherwise a very good copy. The spine is a little darkened, and there is some use to its extremities. There is a small ink spot to the rear panel. . 12mo,. Presentation copy, inscribed on the half-title in purple ink: "R. Brodie / From the Author [flourish] Mar. 87." The recipient may be the Oxford professor referred to in the Carroll ABC ditty: "B is for Brodie who swears by the gasses." Game board and 5 (of 9 -- 3 pink and 2 gray) original counters in publisher's envelope at rear.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68778
- Title
- The Game of Logic.
- Author
- CARROLL, Lewis
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's gilt-lettered red cloth in custom cloth folding box.
- Book Condition
- Used - Rear hinge cracked; long tear to publisher's printed envelope; otherwise a very good copy. The spine is a little darkened,
- Edition
- First edition (after the very rare private issue).
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co.,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1887.
- Size
- 12mo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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