A PASSION FOR BUTTERFLIES [standard edition]
by Loe, Ian [Forward By Sir Ghillean Prance]
- New
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- New/New
- ISBN 10
- 0995460000
- ISBN 13
- 9780995460003
- Seller
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Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Cornwall: The Papilio Press in Association with Loe Books, 2016. Book. Illus. by Ian Loe. New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Standard Limited Edition. Large Folio (19 x 13.5 inches). The standard edition of this finely produced, large-folio publication is limited to 200 signed and numbered copies (numbered 56-255), with the complete print-run limited to just 255 copies. A magnificent synthesis of outstanding entomological art and a life spent pursuing butterflies across the world. Forward by Sir Ghillean Prance. Printed in the UK by fine art printers, Healeys of Ipswich, using offset-lithography; the metal printing-plates finished by hand, and printed on a Heidelberg Speedmaster press, using coated paper to ensure the finest possible results; over twenty-five full-page plates printed to one side only. Bound in rich burgundy, Brillianta cloth, gilt-blocked titling to the spine with blind-blocked vignette of the Malagasy swallowtail (Parides antenor) impressed onto the front board. Silk head and tail-bands. Dust jacket. A signed and numbered standard limited edition copy of this superb book.A POSTAL SURCHARGE MAY APPLY ON THIS HEAVY BOOK. [Healeys won an award at the Print, Design and Marketing Awards 2017. Success was achieved in the hardback book category with A Passion for Butterflies by Ian Loe, a renowned nature artist. Managing Director Philip Dodd who collected the award commented. This really is testament to the hard work and attention to detail from all the staff we are delighted to receive recognition for our work].
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Details
- Bookseller
- Loe Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028844
- Title
- A PASSION FOR BUTTERFLIES [standard edition]
- Author
- Loe, Ian [Forward By Sir Ghillean Prance]
- Illustrator
- Ian Loe
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Edition
- Standard Limited Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0995460000
- ISBN 13
- 9780995460003
- Publisher
- The Papilio Press in Association with Loe Books
- Place of Publication
- Cornwall
- Date Published
- 2016
- Size
- Large Folio (19 x 13.5 inches)
- Keywords
- Butterflies
- Bookseller catalogs
- Lepidoptera; Entomology;
Terms of Sale
Loe Books
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Loe Books
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Launceston, Cornwall
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- Folio
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- Spine
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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