The Onus of Existence
by [FINIAL PRESS] OSTERHUBER, Magda
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Some light rubbing at the extremities of the spine and covers, otherwise a fine copy. Rare
- Seller
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Deep River, Connecticut, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Iowa City: The Finial Press, 1960. First edition of the first book from A. Doyle Moore's Finial Press. One of 50 numbered copies in Arrighi type on Asahi paper signed by the author (the entire edition) who designed the book as part of her MFA degree from the University of Iowa. Moore's illustrations are from type, printers' ornaments, dingbats, and old commercial cuts. Some light rubbing at the extremities of the spine and covers, otherwise a fine copy. Rare. Narrow 4to, illustrations, original Japanese paper over boards, printed paper label on front cover, by Elizabeth Kner. Some light rubbing at the extremities of the spine and covers, otherwise a fine copy. Rare.
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Details
- Bookseller
- James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21978
- Title
- The Onus of Existence
- Author
- [FINIAL PRESS] OSTERHUBER, Magda
- Book Condition
- Used - Some light rubbing at the extremities of the spine and covers, otherwise a fine copy. Rare
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition of the first book from A. Doyle Moore's Finial Pre
- Publisher
- The Finial Press
- Place of Publication
- Iowa City
- Date Published
- 1960
Terms of Sale
James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC
Any item may be returned for any reason within seven days of receipt provided prior notification has been given
About the Seller
James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2009
Deep River, Connecticut
About James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC
By appointment only.
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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