- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Ironwolf Rare Books, Litchfield Park, AZ, U.S.A.Ironwolf Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since May 7, 2023
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 383.18
Quantity:Â 1 available
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Beautifully bound in fine full-calf leather by BAYNTUN-RIVIERE BOOK INFO Crock of Gold by James Stephens Published in 1926 in London by Macmillan, first illustrated edition. 228 pages. Octavo. 8.75" x 6." One tissue-guarded frontispiece and eleven exquisite full-color illustrations by Thomas Mackenzie. 31 gorgeous mono wood block illustrations within text as head and tail pieces. Rebound by Bayntun of Bath, England's Bayntun-Riviere Bindery in exquisitely fine, red, full calf leather with double gilt filet paneling. Five gilded lightly raised spine bands with full gilt compartments - tooled gilt borders and decoration, including pots of gold emblems, in four compartments. One blue and one green gilt-lettered leather spine label in compartments two and three, respectively. All edges gilded by hand in 23.5-karat gold leaf. The head and foot of book with a single gilt filet and interior leather borders tooled with decorative gilt scrollwork (gilt inner dentelles). Handmade marbled endpapers. A luxurious copy for collectors of fine books! Signed by Bayntun on front flyleaf. CONDITION REPORT NEAR FINE. The Crock of Gold is a comic novel based on Irish folklore and philosophy written by Irish author James Stephens. Consisting of six stories, following a philosopher on his journey to find the most beautiful woman in the world and deliver her to the gods, Pan and Aengus Og. The stories feature leprechauns & Pan, delightful characters and charming humor. Stephens began his career under the tutelage of the renowned painter and writer, George William Russell, and during his lifetime was a close friend of the famous Irish novelist, James Joyce.…
Seller Inventory # 240122001
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Crock of Gold (Bayntun-Riviere fine binding)
- Author
- James Stephens
- Publisher
- Macmillan, London
- Publication year
- 1926
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition.
- Item weight
- 3.5 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Antique (1800-1920s), Fine Bindings, Sets & Private Press, Literature
Ironwolf Rare Books
Litchfield Park, AZ, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 7, 2023
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 5.26 | £ 18.04 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
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Store description
I have been a private collector of antique, rare and collectible books for over 30 years. I have been selling rare books for over 12 year and have a 100% customer satisfaction rating on all venues from which I sell. I am a collector first and know what it's like to receive items not matching the seller's descriptions or that were poorly packaged and damaged in transit. That is why I offer a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee. I go to great lengths to accurately describe my rare, signed and collectible books and post pictures of the "actual book." I carefully package and ship your newly acquired treasure(s) and generally ship within one business day of receiving your order. Please send me an email if you would like additional pictures of a book or have any questions. Kind Regards, Ryan…
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Ironwolf Rare Books
AZ, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
Ironwolf Books
12848 W. Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ, US 85340
ryanducharme@hotmail.com
+1-480-643-0910
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