11-16-201411-16-2014
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2764BBoston
November 16, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Pollard, Alfred W. (1859-1944) Essay on Colophons with Specimens and Translations.

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$154$125
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2764BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Pollard, Alfred W. (1859-1944) Essay on Colophons with Specimens and Translations. Chicago: [De Vinne Press for] the Caxton Club, 1905.
Limited edition, one of 252 copies printed on French handmade paper, large octavo, title printed in red and black, with the Caxton Club engraved vignette, in publisher's half parchment with tan paper boards, gilt stamped Caxton Club emblem on front board, spine lettered in gilt; rubbed, abrasion with loss at foot of spine; large inscription on ffep from 1933, 11 x 7 in.
Estimate $200-250


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Keywords

Caxton Club, De Vinne Press, Chicago