The Holy Experiment: Our Heritage from William Penn 1644-1944
Violet Oakley
Published by Cogslea Studio Publications, Philadelphia, PA, 1950
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Panoply Books, Lambertville, NJ, U.S.A.
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Blue cloth covers are mostly clean, with gilt decoration and text; half bound in buckram. Boards show a bump at head edge, a mark on back cover. Corners are scuffed. See photos. Spine, with no text, is bright with crushed ends. Binding is secure. End papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interior exhibits marginal toning. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.** PS2023.0518** 158 pages. 9 x 12 inches** Volume produced in conjunction with the Tercentenary of the birth of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania. With prints illustrating the mural cycle designed by Violet Oakley (1874-1961) for the Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg, together with the artist's explication of her designs.** A handsome book, on cream paper, generously printed in black and red, with black and white illustrations in the style of wood cuts.** PROVENANCE: Mr. and Mrs. William V.K. Shepard of Wayne, PA were advance subscribers to this copy of the book.** A limited edition of 1000 copies, issued to subscribers. Signed and numbered by the author.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #009708"**. Seller Inventory # 009708
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Holy Experiment: Our Heritage from ...
Publisher: Cogslea Studio Publications, Philadelphia, PA
Publication Date: 1950
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Violet Oakley
Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: Limited Edition
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The Holy Experiment Our Heritage From William Penn 1644-1944
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Cogslea Studio Publications/Lyon & Armor, Inc, Philadelphia, 1950
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Seller: Caroliniana, Aiken, SC, U.S.A.
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Large quarto, blue cloth with gilt titles, beige cloth spine, 158 pp, illustrations from drawings, some folding. Book based on woman artist and muralist Violet Oakley's murals of William Penn's founding of Pennsylvania. Number 75 of 1000 copies signed by Oakley. A nice copy with bowing to covers, slight toning to pages, owner inscription to front endpaper. Seller Inventory # 11856
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The Holy Experiment: Our Heritage from William Penn 1644-1944
Published by
Cogslea Studio Pubns, Philadelphia, PA, 1950
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Hardcover
First Edition
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Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Original oversized gilt-titled cloth. #717 of 1000 copies signed by Oakley to the limitation page (presentation copy for Caroline Nixon Weeder). Slight corner/edge wear. Some minor bookseller and minor PO pencilling to endpages. Laid in holograph letter signed by Oakley 2/1/1950. With original near fine slipcase. ; quarto; 157 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 48877
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