Maxims.
by La Rochefoucauld:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1913 New edition, appears to be the first by this publisher. Hardcover book . Stiff plain cream card wrappers incorporating a pictorial dustjacket with reproduced engraved classical borders. In blue paper-covered slipcase with engraved title label. 116pp, 14.5 x 11.5 cm. With engraved title page with same design as jacket, as well as printed title page in red. There are also 8 small engraved reproductions of art pasted-on in the text. Nicely printed on laid paper with hand-cut page edges. This is an attractive little volume in Very Good condition, in a Good slipcase. Pages generally clean, with browning to closed edges, and a few foxing spots; the jacket is browned and with small tear top spine. 1923 owner's name to flyleaf. Slipcase has a few marks, and split along edge. Photos available. A nice copy. Pictures available.
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33936
- Title
- Maxims.
- Author
- La Rochefoucauld:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1913
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
Biblio member since 2006
Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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