The Eclectic Abecedarium
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston: Anne & David Bromer, 1983. Deluxe Signed Limited Edition. Fine. First edition. Deluxe signed limited edition, one of 100 copies (80 of which were for sale) with hand-painted illustrations as well as a hand-painted label pasted on the front of the slipcase. A miniature book measuring 1" x 1.25", bound in original ivy-patterned boards edged in black morocco, housed in publisher's original slipcase. Slipcase ribbon no longer present, else Fine. As its title implies, Gorey uses the miniature pages of this book to take a illustrated jaunt through the ABC's, such as, ''Find tasks to do While in a Queue''. Toleando A86a.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140943751
- Title
- The Eclectic Abecedarium
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Deluxe Signed Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Anne & David Bromer
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1983
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- A.N.
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- Miniature
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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