The Hague, The Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo 7" - 7. A fine and readable social history of the Elsevier family of printers and publishers and the social milieu of publishing in the Netherlands beginning in the 16th century. Produced as a keepsake of sorts from the publisher to attendees of the 13th Congress of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers in Holland. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if toned, minimal rubbing to extremities. Brick-red paper over boards, paper title labels to spine and front cover, lightly rubbed and soiled from proximity to another leather-bound book. Previous owner's penciled inscription at first free endpaper. 159 pp., with bibliographical note.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 356147
Title: The World of the Elseviers 1580-1712
Author: Davies, David W
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff
Place of Publication: The Hague, The Netherlands
Date Published: 1954
Size: 12mo 7" - 7
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Elsevier Publishing Company The Netherlands publishers David W. Davies

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