A SPLENDOR OF LETTERS: THE PERFORMANCE OF BOOKS IN AN IMPERMANENT WORLD

by Nicholas A. Basbanes

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First edition

New York: Harper Collins, 2003. First Edition. The author's fourth book, offering a consideration of the many pressing issues that surround the role of books in contemporary society. Item #1911 First Printing. Octavo 23.5cm ; black and brown paper-covered boards with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjaket; 444pp. Fine in a very Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped, with only some

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