Mss. By WAD

Published by The Typophiles, New York, 1947

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Seller: The Kelmscott Bookshop, ABAA, Savage, MD, U.S.A.The Kelmscott Bookshop, ABAA

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Hardcover. One of 900 copies, with 400 for subscribers and 500 for general sales. "Being a collection of the writings of Dwiggins on various subjects. Some critical, some philosophical, some whimsical." And they are - this is an enjoyable compilation of many essays by him on everything from "The Shape of Roman Letters," to "The Crew of the Ship 'Earth." Bound in blue cloth covers with title in gilt on front cover and spine. The book was composed in linotype Caledonia and printed by the Anthoensen Press of Portland, Maine. Binding by John Marchi of Portland. With ownership signature of Huntington Williams of Baltimore on free front endpaper. Affixed to rear endpaper is a typed bibliographic description of the book, including original price of $5.00. In near fine condition. Measures 4.75 x 7.25 inches. 152 pages BOB/082226.

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Title
Mss. By WAD
Author
Dwiggins, William Addison; Paul Bennett, editor
Publisher
The Typophiles, New York
Publication year
1947
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
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Our book store is located in Historic Savage Mill, Savage, Maryland. We have been in business for over 45 years and we have books in nearly every subject area. Our specialties include book arts and fine 19th century literature. We are open by appointment only.

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