From ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
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About this Item
Alþydubokin. Printed by Menning in Reykjavik. 1955, 4th edition, 206 pp, 9 x 6 , hardcover fish skin binding. In good condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards and spine. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Markings to spine and ex-library attributes to front and back of book. Periodic black-and-white photographs throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the life of Icelandic author Halldor Laxness (1902-1998), who had just won the Nobel Prize in Literature prior to this publication. A rare example of a fish skin binding. COLL1955AKLB-1123-aj0725. Seller Inventory # COLL1955AKLB-1123-aj0725
Bibliographic Details
Title: Alþydubokin - Fish Skin Binding
Publisher: Menning - Reykjavik
Publication Date: 1955
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 4th Edition
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