Cheddar Gorge. A Book of English Cheeses : Special Edition Signed by Both the Author And Illustrator
by Squire, John (Ed.) & Shepard, Ernest (Illus.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The First UK printing published by Collins, London in 1937. Number '186' of 220 special copies signed by both the author and illustrator to the limitation page. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Light toning to the spine. Top edge gilt others uncut. A hint of spotting to the text-block. Gilt titling to the spine remains bright. Internally clean. An impressive list of contributors including Vyvyan Holland, Oliver St John Gogarty, Andre Simon et al. with 35 line drawings by Ernest H. Shepard. Protected in a removable Mylar archival cover. A very sharp copy. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
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- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 125864
- Title
- Cheddar Gorge. A Book of English Cheeses : Special Edition Signed by Both the Author And Illustrator
- Author
- Squire, John (Ed.) & Shepard, Ernest (Illus.)
- Illustrator
- Shepard, Ernest
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins, London
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1937
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Cheese, Cookery, Food, Shepard
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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- Fine
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