Queen Summer, or the Journey of the Lily & the Rose.
by CRANE, Walter
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Some rubbing to the edges of the lightly dust-soiled boards and especially the corners; white cloth spine darkened and frayed at
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London:: Cassell & Co.,, 1891.. First edition.. publisher's cloth-backed boards illustrated in color.. Some rubbing to the edges of the lightly dust-soiled boards and especially the corners; white cloth spine darkened and frayed at extremities; contents fine.. Large 8vo,. Every page illustrated in color by Walter Crane..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76483
- Title
- Queen Summer, or the Journey of the Lily & the Rose.
- Author
- CRANE, Walter
- Illustrator
- Every page illustrated in color by Walter Crane.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's cloth-backed boards illustrated in color.
- Book Condition
- Used - Some rubbing to the edges of the lightly dust-soiled boards and especially the corners; white cloth spine darkened and frayed at
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Cassell & Co.,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1891.
- Pages
- 40 pp.
- Size
- Large 8vo,
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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