Denby Dale, West Yorkshire: Fleece Press, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/near fine. One of only thirty specially bound copies containing an original print. A beautifully-produced work on Raverat's oeuvre, including a full bibliography of her works. Printed in Scotch Roman type by Peter J. Sanderson at the Whittington Press. Folio, 1/4 gilt-lettered vellum over marbled paper-covered boards by Smith Settle; publisher's linen clamshell box with printed spine label. Box and book near fine -- minor shelfwear to the box and a touch of corner wear to the book (caused by contact with the box). Beautiful book, one pf the best from Fleece.

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Bookseller: Blue Sky Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 4830
Title: Gwen Raverat: Wood Engraver
Author: Selborne, Joanna; and Lindsay Newman
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near fine
Jacket Condition: near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Fleece Press
Place of Publication: Denby Dale, West Yorkshire
Date Published: 1996

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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
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Spine Label: The paper or leather descriptive tag attached to the spine of the book, most commonly providing the title and author of the...
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