The Book-lover’s Almanac for the Year 1895
Limited to 400 numbered copies on Van Gelder paper of which this is #210. There was also a limitation of 200 copies on Japan paper. small octavo, moire silk cloth stamped in black over flexible boards. Duprat & Co, Printed at The De Vinne Press. Book related articles, "of the Extra-Illustration of Books, by W. L. Andrews; "Balzac as Publisher - His Bitter Experience, 182501830"; A Eugene Field poem, Dr. Rabelais - Poem"; and more. Delicate moire cloth slightly chipped at spine, edges slightly sunned. Foxing at edges of text block. small octavo, moire silk cloth stamped in black over flexible boards Limited to 400 numbered copies on Van Gelder paper of which this is #210. There was also a limitation of 200 copies on Japan paper.
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