Great Books and Book Collectors

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1975

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FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE. Number 86 of 100 special copies signed by the author, and with an original engraved title page by Reynolds Stone signed and numbered by him.   Thomas (1911-1992), a scholar and bibliophile, was a close friend of the four Durrell children and referred to as 'the fifth Durrell' by Lawrence in the pre-Corfu Bournemouth years where Thomas ran a second-hand bookshop. He later compiled Lawrence's bibliography and donated a significant archive of his books and manuscripts to the British Library where it is maintained as the Lawrence Durrell Collection. Folio. Original brown leather boards, gilt titles to spine, raised bands, gilt dentelles, decorative endpapers and matching slipcase. Discreet ex libris to front blank, one or two minor scuffs to lower board; otherwise fine. Slipcase slightly worn at corners and with a small patch of decorative paper missing; otherwise fine.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Great Books and Book Collectors
Author
THOMAS, Alan, G.
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London
Publication year
1975
Condition
Near fine
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Reynolds Stone
Edition
Limited Edition

Watersmead Books

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Watersmead Books specialises in rare modern and contemporary books, manuscripts, and works on paper: - Classic English, Irish and American literature, especially signed and association copies and limited editions - The Art of the Book: private presses, fine bindings, artists’ books - Original illustrations and printings of exhibition quality - Twentieth century political history & Leadership. We publish occasional mixed catalogues on our website - www.watersmeadbooks.com. Print copies are also available. We are always interested in acquiring material conforming to our main interests. Whole libraries are beyond our limitations, but you are welcome to offer us small collections and individual items in fine condition or with significant literary / artistic associations. We offer very competitive prices for suitable items and pay promptly. Use the Contact form on our website to provide details and a brief condition report of anything you have for sale, and we will be in touch quickly.…

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