The Nonesuch Century An Appraisal, a Personal Note and a Bibliography of the first hundred books issued by the Press 1923-1934.

Published by The Nonesuch Press London, 1936

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Seller: Anthony Smith Books, London, LND, United KingdomAnthony Smith Books

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4to. Limited edition. #727 of 750 copies. Original green buckram with black leather label, gilt, to spine. Illustrated throughout and with a section of text and title pages at the back. Spine faded as usual. Bookplate of James Harold Leighton on the front pastedown. Ink presentation on flyleaf, 'Inscribed for J. Harold Leighton by Francis Meynell. April, 1936'. Tipped in letters from Francis Meynell to J. Harold Leighton at the back. Near fine. The first letter accepts 'your flattering invitation that I should sign your copy'. The second letter states, 'I made a mess of the inscription and therefore send you another copy of THE NONESUCH CENTURY. I am keeping yours, for which I can supply new endpapers. I am sorry that this means the wasting of one of your bookplates.'.

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Title
The Nonesuch Century An Appraisal, a Personal Note and a Bibliography of the first hundred books issued by the Press 1923-1934.
Author
Symons, A.J.A.; Meynell, Francis; Flower, Desmond
Publisher
The Nonesuch Press London
Publication year
1936
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Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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Dealing in books in London since 1995. Member of the PBFA (Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association). Viewing by appointment or at regular pop-up shops in London's West End. Please see my website for further details. www.anthony-smith-books.com. I am always interested in being offered books, from fine copies of individual titles to entire libraries. Anthony Smith Books, 128 Clonmore Street, London, SW18 5HB. Phone: +44 (0) 7549 389 261. anthony@anthony-smith-books.com. VAT: GB203703845

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