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Mundus Librorum: essays on books and the history of learning
by Laasonen, Pentti, Anto Leikola, Tapio Markkanen, Leena Parssinen, Esko Rahikainen, eds
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About This Item
Helsinki, Finland: Helsinki University Library, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/Fine. Large 8vo 9" - 10. A fine copy of a Finnish language festschrift devoted to the life and work and teaching of Esko Hakli, the master librarian and bibliographer, edited by Pentti Laasonen, Anto Leikola, Tapio Markkanen, Leena Parssinen, Esko Rahikainen, and then with several dozen additional contributions, short and loving. A superior copy inside and out, being a sterling condition hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Extremely handsomely bound in two-tone, blue cloth over boards, blue cloth-backed, and with bright and sharp gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, paper-backed, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, dust jacket not being price-clipped. Gift-quality condition inside and out. [6], 7-496 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 348174
- Title
- Mundus Librorum: essays on books and the history of learning
- Author
- Laasonen, Pentti, Anto Leikola, Tapio Markkanen, Leena Parssinen, Esko Rahikainen, eds
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Helsinki University Library
- Place of Publication
- Helsinki, Finland
- Date Published
- 1996
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Finnish language|Pentti Laasonen|Anto Leikola|Tapio Markkanen|Leena Parssinen|Esko Rahikainen|festschrift|Esko Hakli
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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