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The Life Of Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York; Written by George Cavendish
by [KELMSCOTT PRESS] Morris, William
- Used
- Condition
- Orig. limp vellum, yapp edges and cloth ties. Near fine
- Seller
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ardsley, New York, United States
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About This Item
Upper Mall, Hammersmith: Kelmscott Press, 1893. leather_bound. Orig. limp vellum, yapp edges and cloth ties. Near fine. 287 pages. 20.8 x 14.5 cm. Limited edition, one of 250 printed in red and black in Golden type. Woodcut ornaments and initials designed by William Morris. Transcribed after the autograph manuscript of the author, now in the British Museum. PETERSON A14. Slight fade to gilt of "Life" on spine title. Interior contents very fresh and clean.
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- Bookseller
- Royoung bookseller, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24018
- Title
- The Life Of Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York; Written by George Cavendish
- Author
- [KELMSCOTT PRESS] Morris, William
- Format/Binding
- Leather_bound
- Book Condition
- Used - Orig. limp vellum, yapp edges and cloth ties. Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Kelmscott Press
- Place of Publication
- Upper Mall, Hammersmith
- Date Published
- 1893
- Keywords
- Literature
- Bookseller catalogs
- Private Press; Printing; Design; Religion;
Terms of Sale
Royoung bookseller, Inc.
All books returnable 10 days of invoice date with prior notification
About the Seller
Royoung bookseller, Inc.
Biblio member since 2008
ardsley, New York
About Royoung bookseller, Inc.
Member: Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America & International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- Vellum
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- Cloth
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- Fine
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