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A Splendor of Letters: The Permanence of Books in an Impermanent World
by Basbanes, Nicholas
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- Fine
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0060580801
- ISBN 13
- 9780060580803
- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Perennial, 2004. Undetermined. fine. 1st Paperback printing. xvii, 442pp. Octavo. Photographically-illustrated wrappers. Signed by Basbanes on the title page. fine The final collection in Basbanes's trilogy of stories about the quirky and unpredictable world of book people and book collectors. An engaging read, signed by Basbanes on the title page. 2004
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- Bookseller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 137549
- Title
- A Splendor of Letters: The Permanence of Books in an Impermanent World
- Author
- Basbanes, Nicholas
- Format/Binding
- Undetermined
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0060580801
- ISBN 13
- 9780060580803
- Publisher
- Perennial
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- Book About Books|Book Collecting|Booksellers|Bookselling|Nicholas Basbanes
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About the Seller
Aquila Books
Biblio member since 2010
Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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- Octavo
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- Title Page
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- Fine
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