A few trivial nicks to jacket edges, in protective mylar wrap. ; Red paper over boards, lettered in black, in illustrated yellow jacket. Illustrated with seven full page plates, five in color. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 26 pages; This copy inscribed: "May 5th 1978, For John Chichester with the cataloguer's best wishes, Stephen Massey." Also inscribed "For John Chichester, from the buyer of this great book, Bernard Breslauer." Breslauer was the winning bidder in this notable auction. There are some printouts laid in at rear of the book, one John Chichester - Constable obituary in The Guardian, 2011, and also a portrait photo of Breslauer. Seller Inventory # 11674

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gutenberg Bible. The Property of the ...

Publisher: Christie, Manson & Woods International, New York

Publication Date: 1978

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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In addition to the home office, I have two spaces at Booktown Books in Grass Valley, a co-op of some 8 booksellers. Also, I remain connected with my old bookstall now run by 34 Trinity Arts & News in downtown San Francisco at 34 Trinity Place near Montgomery between Bush & Sutter Streets.

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G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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