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Worcester, MA: St. Onge, Achille J., 1956. 105pp. One of 300 copies printed at the Chiswick Press. Musings on the meaning of the word "book," with many unusual examples of books that test the limits of definition. Handsomely bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in red morocco with pictorial gilt decoration. A.e.g. Very fine. (2 3/8 by 1 7/8; 61x47mm).
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Formats and Foibles, A Few Books Which Might Be Called Curious
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Formats and Foibles. A Few Books Which Might Be Called Curious
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Worcester [Mass.] : Achille J. St. Onge, 1956. . 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches, full red crushed levant by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, both covers gilt, front bearing title and author within single ruled border, these two elements divided by a terrestrial globe with a quill superimposed; back cover has quill only. A.e.g. One of 300 copies copies printed by the Chiswick Press, London. MINT condition.See Bradbury p.252, no. 13..
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Formats and Foibles; A Few Books Which Might be Called Curious
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Achille J. St. Onge. Very Good. 1956. Leather Bound. MINIATURE book. Worcester, 1956. Limited 300 copies. Full red leather gilt. A.e.g. Half-title and rear e.p offset from pink e.p. Miniature bookplate Kathryn Rickard. Near fine.; 105 pages .
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Formats and Foibles, A Few Books Which Might Be Called Curious
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Worcester [Massachusetts]: Achille J. St. Onge, 1956. A beautiful miniature book, hand bound in gilt-stamped full maroon leather [crushed levant] by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. SEE PHOTOS. The front cover features a handsome terrestrial globe under a quill pen -- all within a gilt ruled border. HARDCOVER edition (i.e. very stiff leather covered boards). 4.5 cm by 6 cm. New and apparently unread in PERFECT CONDITION but for the usual minor toning to 2 outer pages only (inevitable offset from colored endpapers). All other pages are bright white, crisp, clean and unmarked. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. 1956. Limited edition of 300 copies. Printed letterpress on hand made paper at the Chiswick Press in Great Britain. All edges gilt. Decorated endpapers. Bradbury, Achille J. St. Onge, p. 252.. First Edition, Limited 300 copies. Hardcover. New. 106 pages. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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