This is copy number 7 of 75 signed by printer Edward Burrett. First published in 1888, the three chapters in this small booklet were designed to tell Lewis Carroll's young readers how to write letters properly. The text, handset in Monotype Baskerville Series 169, is printed letterpress on hand-made Dene Mill paper by Arthur Millbourn & Co. Bound in decoratively printed paper by Legatoria Piazzesi of Venice, with a printed paper title label on the front panel. Light toning along the extremities; else near fine.

Seller Inventory # 76745

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

EIGHT OR NINE WISE WORDS ABOUT LETTER WRITING

Publisher

The Penmiel Press, Esher

Publication Date

1981

Binding

Wraps

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Near fine

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Seller catalogs

Literature

Store Description

Established in 1981, johnson rare books & archives is located at The Book Shop in downtown Covina, about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

The Book Shop, LLC - ABAA, ILAB
134 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA, 91723, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, we uphold our association's code of ethics. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, all items are returnable within ten days of delivery. Materials must be returned in the same condition as sent. If you have any questions or concerns, simply call us to discuss.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods

Check Money Order Cash

Add to Wants