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The Moving Pageant: A Selection of Essays
Published by
Sutter House, Lititz, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 1977
ISBN 10: 0915010208
ISBN 13: 9780915010202
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Hellertown Books, Hellertown, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by author on reverse of ffep. Limited number 114 of 650. Seller Inventory # 20799H0663
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The Moving Pageant A Selection of Essays
Seller: Harry Alter, Sylva, NC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover, Condition: Good, Sutter House, Lititz, Pa., 1977, #531 of 650 numbered copies, 8vo., cloth, 210pp., #3 in marker on dj spine, foxed foredges, VG- $. Seller Inventory # 99917
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The Moving Pageant, A Selection of Essays
Published by
Sutter House, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 1977
ISBN 10: 0915010208
ISBN 13: 9780915010202
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket, as issued. Fraser, Lovat (illustrator). First Edition, Limited to 650 copies. Lititz, Pennsylvania: Sutter House, 1977. This is the Library of Congress Copyright Ofiice copy, with their ink stamp, dated Dec 22, 1977, on the copyright page. Near Fine condition. There is also a second ink stamp ("Surplus, Library of Congress") with their American eagle symbol on the front free endpaper. No other markings inside or out. 1977. First Edition. Limited to 650 copies; this copy numbered. These delightful essays are about collecting books by Edgar Allan Poe, Claude Lovat Fraser, Leigh Hunt, Lewis and Clark, boxing books, etc. With 3 illustrations by Lovat Fraser. Bound in the original gilt-stamped maroon cloth. 5.75" wide by 8.25" tall. First Edition, Limited to 650 copies. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No jacket, as issued. Illus. by Fraser, Lovat. (xii), 211pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 019227
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The Moving Pageant [Dual Inscription: Signed by Author & Frank Harrington]
Published by
Sutter House, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 1977
ISBN 10: 0915010208
ISBN 13: 9780915010202
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Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. A pristine Joint Presentation Copy of this "Books about Books" classic. This copy features a dual inscription from both the author, Seymour Adelman, and the mutual friend, Frank Harrington, presented to Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn. KEY FEATURES +++ Visuals: Illustrated with three drawings by Claud Lovat Fraser. +++ Binding: Publisher's original maroon cloth with gilt spine titles and a gilt "flower girl" motif on the front board. Text printed on high-quality Curtis Rag laid paper. +++ Content: A collection of essays celebrating bibliophilia, with chapters on John Keats, A.E. Housman, and the thrill of the hunt. +++ Associated Names: Seymour Adelman (Author); Frank Harrington (Inscriber); Ben Raeburn (Recipient). +++ Provenance: Double Inscription on the front free endpaper. 1. Top Note (In the hand of Frank Harrington): 'Dear Ben: This book joins together three admirers of James Hanley Frank Harrington 9/15/78'. 2. Bottom Note (In the hand of the author): 'The Moving Pageant / Seymour Adelman / to Ben Raeburn, friend of my cherished friend, Frank Harrington, with every best wish.' CONDITION: Fine -- A flawless copy. The cloth is sharp and clean, the gilt is bright, and the interior is untouched. As issued without a dust jacket. +++ Imprint: Lititz, Pennsylvania: Sutter House, 1977. First Edition. Limited to 650 numbered copies (This is Number 107). +++ Specs: 8 inches tall / ix, [1], 210, [1] pages. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE - Seymour Adelman was one of the premier American book collectors of the 20th century, known for his world-class Keats and Housman collections now at Bryn Mawr. This volume is a high-quality "Gentleman's production" printed on rag paper, intended for his inner circle. The provenance here is a 'Bibliophile's Trifecta.' It links the author (Adelman), the publisher of Horizon Press (Raeburn), and their mutual friend (Harrington) through a shared admiration for the gritty British modernist writer James Hanleya specific literary taste that signifies a serious 'book man.' SUBJECTS: Seymour Adelman, Book Collecting, Philadelphia History, Ben Raeburn, James Hanley, Private Press, Lovat Fraser, Bibliophilia. Seller Inventory # 21517