The Colophon: A Book Collector's Quarterly. Part Five

Published by The Colophon, Printed in the USA, 1931

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Seller: Acadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931, Toronto, ON, CanadaAcadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931

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Hardcover paper (printed) over boards. 4to. Unpaginated. Illustrated with b/w and colour plate engravings throughout, including a signed original two colour drypoint print by David B. Milne titled "Hilltop." One of a limited print run of 3000 copies. Text block is slightly age toned, and there has been some offset marking from the engravings in the "How It May Be Told" section. Otherwise the text block is clean, bright, unmarked, and square with a strong binding. The spine, back board, and some of the front board are sunned. Mild rubbing marks on the boards. Slightly bumped corners. Included in this copy is the original publisher's advertisement, and a loose colour print of Lowell House (Harvard University) by R. Ruzicka dated 1931 but with a thank you inscription dated 1/6/32 (name illegible). Overall a beautiful copy in very good condition.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Colophon: A Book Collector's Quarterly. Part Five
Author
Adler, Elmer; Burton Emmett; John T. Winterich (editors)
Publisher
The Colophon, Printed in the USA
Publication year
1931
Condition
Very good.
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Paper over boards
Edition
First edition.
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Acadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931

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