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Pseudodoxia Epidemica: OF UNICORNES HORNES. Illustrated with Wood Engravings by Alan James Robinson, with an Introduction by Jan van Dorsten
de Browne, Sir Thomas
- Usado
- near fine
- Firmado
- First
- Estado
- Near fine
- Librería
-
Covina, California, United States
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Sobre este artículo
Williamsburg, Massachusetts: Cheloniidae Press, 1984. First Edition. Vellum. Near fine. Issued simultaneously with the Regular Edition of 150 copies and the Deluxe Edition of 60 copies, this is number VI of 15 State Proofs signed by Alan James Robinson. Printed by Harold P. McGrath at Hampshire Typothetae. The Van Dijck Monotype was set and cast by Michael and Winifred Bixler. Illustrated with 16 wood engravings by Alan James Robinson. Hand-bound in full limp vellum at Gray Parrot's Bindery in Easthampton. This State Proof is accompanied by a one-quarter vellum over linen chemise housing 14 state proofs of the etchings, 28 working proofs, 3 states of the frontispiece portrait, and a rejected print, each signed by the artist, along with an original pencil sketch by Robinson. Accompanied by the string-bound prospectus, also signed by Robinson. Housed in a one-quarter vellum over linen clamshell box, with gilt stamping. Just a hint of foxing along the extremities of the clamshell box; else near fine. An elegant production.
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Detalles
- Librería
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 75611
- Título
- Pseudodoxia Epidemica: OF UNICORNES HORNES. Illustrated with Wood Engravings by Alan James Robinson, with an Introduction by Jan van Dorsten
- Autor
- Browne, Sir Thomas
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Vellum
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near fine
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First Edition
- Editorial
- Cheloniidae Press
- Lugar de publicación
- Williamsburg, Massachusetts
- Fecha de publicación
- 1984
- Palabras clave
- Natural History, Horned Animals, Unicorns, Illustrated Books, Fine Press, Cheloniidae Press, Artist's Books, Book Arts
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Natural History;
Términos de venta
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Sobre el vendedor
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Miembro de Biblio desde 2008
Covina, California
Sobre Johnson Rare Books & Archives
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- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- 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...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
