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THE CINEMA. It's present position and future possibilities. -- Being the report of and chief evidence taken by the Cinema Commission of inquiry instituted by the National Council of public morals.
by CINEMA COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
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About This Item
Williams and Norgate. London. 1917. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. (9 x 6.2 inches). xciii, 372, 2 pp. Cheap war-time paper browned to the edges but overall a very good copy in publishers blue cloth with gilt ruled lines and lettering to the spine. In the rare original printed dustwrapper which has long thin areas of loss to the top of the front and rear panel and both inner hinges are split, but the wrapper is essentially complete. A scarce title in first edition, and rare in the original dustrapper. ---- A detailed study of Cinema in Britain during it's infancy, including the opinions of Children, moral guardians, and many British film makers of the day.
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- Paul Foster Books
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- Title
- THE CINEMA. It's present position and future possibilities. -- Being the report of and chief evidence taken by the Cinema Commission of inquiry instituted by the National Council of public morals.
- Author
- CINEMA COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Williams and Norgate. London. 1917
- Date Published
- 1917
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Social Sciences;
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