The Limits of Art: Poetry and Prose Chosen By Ancient and Modern Critics
by Cairns, Huntington (Ed.)
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Pantheon, 1966. Reprint. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo. - over 7 3/4 in. - 9 3/4 in. 1469pp., Quarter bound black boards over green cloth, with gilt titles stamped on the spine. A previous owner's bookplate pastedown on the fep. A nice copy in Very Good condition with minor shelfwear and toning to the pages. The clipped dust jacket has light edgewear and minor sunning, else Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 628502
- Title
- The Limits of Art: Poetry and Prose Chosen By Ancient and Modern Critics
- Author
- Cairns, Huntington (Ed.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Pantheon
- Date Published
- 1966
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