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Poseidonians
by C.P. Cavafy; Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard (Translators)
- Used
- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
San Francisco: Greenwood Press, 1995. First and Limited Edition. No binding. Fine. First Greenwood Press edition, one of 135 copies, signed by Jack Stauffacher. One of the evocative poems referencing Greek mythology and history by Alexandrian-Greek poet C.P. Cavafy (1863-1933), a favourite poet and subject of the incomparable printer Jack Stauffacher (1920-2017), done at his Greenwood Press.
With a reproduction of an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi of the Temple of Neptune at Paestum (detail), signed by Stauffacher at the colophon.
___DESCRIPTION: Broadside measuring 17 7/8" by 12", caption-title in blue, this no. 60 of 135 copies, printed on Rives heavyweight and handset in Nicholas Kis & Meridien types, the left side of the paper untrimmed.
___CONDITION: Fine overall, clean and without edgewear; a very light horizontal crease at the top margin, else fine.
___CITATION: Greenwood Press Bibliography, p. 313.
___POSTAGE: Please note that this item will be lightly rolled for mailing; if flat shipping is desired additional postage will apply. International customers, also note that the standard shipping cost does not always cover costs and additional postage may apply; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
With a reproduction of an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi of the Temple of Neptune at Paestum (detail), signed by Stauffacher at the colophon.
___DESCRIPTION: Broadside measuring 17 7/8" by 12", caption-title in blue, this no. 60 of 135 copies, printed on Rives heavyweight and handset in Nicholas Kis & Meridien types, the left side of the paper untrimmed.
___CONDITION: Fine overall, clean and without edgewear; a very light horizontal crease at the top margin, else fine.
___CITATION: Greenwood Press Bibliography, p. 313.
___POSTAGE: Please note that this item will be lightly rolled for mailing; if flat shipping is desired additional postage will apply. International customers, also note that the standard shipping cost does not always cover costs and additional postage may apply; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CNBR496
- Title
- Poseidonians
- Author
- C.P. Cavafy; Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard (Translators)
- Format/Binding
- No binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First and Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Greenwood Press
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 1995
- Keywords
- Fine Press, Greenwood Press, Jack Stauffacher
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Swan's Fine Books
Biblio member since 2017
Walnut Creek, California
About Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books specializes in Fine Press, Illustrated Books, and Books About Books. We also carry a wide array of general antiquarian stock and recently acquired a very nice collection of modern lit. Enjoy browsing our web site and visit our brick-and-mortar shop if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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