Troy Geofroy (2 results)
More imagesPublished by The Nonesuch Press, London, 1923
- Hardcover
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
Contact seller5-star sellerAssociation member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 250.00
£ 18.99 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardback. Condition: Near Fine. A Nonesuch limited edition of this historical book of the Bible, a smart copy with striking decorations. A limited edition of two hundred and fifty copies, of which this is numbered sixteen.In the original publisher's paper covered slipcase, in a very good indeed condition.An English translation o…f this book of the Bible, from the King James' Bible. In Christianity, this is considered to be one of the historical books.The book follows Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth, who travel to Bethlehem after the death of their husbands.Originally written in Hebrew during the Persian period of c550-330BCE.With decorations by Geofroy Troy and Bernard Salomon.Prospectus for this book is tipped in before the front endpaper. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, in the original paper covered slipcase. Externally, smart. Spine is sunned. Prospectus for this book is tipped in before the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Slipcase is smart with light marks, in a very good indeed condition. Near Fine. Geofroy Troy; Bernard Salomon (illustrator). book.
Published by The Grolier Club, New York, 1927
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerLimited Edition. One of 390 copies on antique wove rag paper. Quarto (32cm); quarter vellum over yellow pictorial paper-covered boards, with titling stamped in gilt on spine; top edge gilt; fore-edge untrimmed; dustjacket; xxiii,208,[4]pp; illus. Lightly spine-tanned, with marginal soil to p.111; Near Fine. Dustwrapper has stick…er residue and 1.5" triangular tear to spine panel, 2" front upper spine fold, and creases and tears to extremities; Good. In publisher's slipcase lacking upper board edge, with hinge crack to lower board; Good. Troy's Champfleury focuses on French language, including the alphabet and grammar, with illustrations throughout. [85102].
