Certain Nineteenth Century Forgeries: An Exhibition of Books and Letters at the University of Texas, June 1 - September 30, 1946
by Ratchford, Fannie E
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Austin: The University of Texas, 1946. First edition. 8vo, [2], 57pp. Saddle stitched, plain white paper wrappers. Very good with some toning to front cover and some edge wear. Scarce exhibition catalogue of forged material from Thomas J. Wise, described by Fannie Ratchford, the rare book librarian at the University of Texas who helped unravel the famous string of forgeries and thefts.
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- Peruse the Stacks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4690
- Title
- Certain Nineteenth Century Forgeries: An Exhibition of Books and Letters at the University of Texas, June 1 - September 30, 1946
- Author
- Ratchford, Fannie E
- Format/Binding
- 8vo, [2], 57pp. Saddle stitched, plain white paper wrappers. Very good with some toning to front cover and some edge wear
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The University of Texas
- Place of Publication
- Austin
- Date Published
- 1946
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