Precious Caskets. The Friendship of T.E. Lawrence and William McCance.
by KNOWLES, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Denby, The Fleece Press, 2003. Small folio. Original unbleached linen-backed marbled boards, printed label to spine; pp. 53, title-page printed in red, turquoise and black; sixteen tipped-in photographs, and with the eight-page facsimile booklet Notes made by William McCance after visiting bookbinding firms for T.E.Lawrence in 1926 and an accompanying reproduction cheque signed J. H. Ross housed in rear pocket; a fine copy, as new. First edition, limited to 240 copies. McCance was a Scottish artist, friend of TEL and Eric Kennington.
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- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2110493
- Title
- Precious Caskets. The Friendship of T.E. Lawrence and William McCance.
- Author
- KNOWLES, Richard
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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London, London
About Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books and our friendly service.Our premises just off Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End are spacious and elegantly appointed and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.
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