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Jonathan Cape, London, further revised edition, 1954. Cloth, 8vo,. 438 pp. With Peet's extensive bibliography brought up-to-date by Munby. Head of spine bumped, otherwise Good.

Jonathan Cape, 1954. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:

Jonathan Cape, London, fourth (revised and enlarged) edition, 1956. Cloth, 8vo,. 442 pp. From the blurb: "Many times reprinted and revised, [this work] has again been brought as near up to date as is humanly possible to sustain the claim that it is a history of publishing and bookselling from the earliest times to the present day. On its first appearance it was praised in terms which still hold good: 'As deft, comprehensive and entertaining a piece of workmanship as ever invited the gratitude of all sorts and conditions of bookmen.' Bookplate of Frank Broomhead on front pastedown endpaper, signed and dated on front free endpaper, Very Good in a slightly used dustwrapper which is a little torn at the head of the rear panel.