The Music from Behind the Moon: An Epitome.
by CABELL, James Branch. UNDERWOOD, Leon (illus.) TICE, Clara
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A few small stains to the title page; otherwise fine.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: The John Day Company,, 1926.. First edition; one of 3000 copies; the first book published by John Day. . in a fine designer binding by the Bennett Book Studio from a design by Clara Tice (with her name in gold on front panel) ; full gilt black morocco with a reclining nude woman beneath a silver moon; gilt musical scores front and rear, a.e.g. Preserved in a cloth slipcase.. A few small stains to the title page; otherwise fine. . Large 8vo,. With Eight Wood Engravings by Leon Underwood..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57791
- Title
- The Music from Behind the Moon: An Epitome.
- Author
- CABELL, James Branch. UNDERWOOD, Leon (illus.) TICE, Clara
- Illustrator
- With Eight Wood Engravings by Leon Underwood.
- Format/Binding
- In a fine designer binding by the Bennett Book Studio from a design by Clara Tice (with her name in gold on front panel) ; full
- Book Condition
- Used - A few small stains to the title page; otherwise fine.
- Edition
- First edition; one of 3000 copies; the first book published by J
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The John Day Company,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1926.
- Pages
- 54 [1] pp.
- Size
- Large 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated Books;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- 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...
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