Description: The origin and antiquity of engraving: with some remarks on the utility and pleasures of prints Author: [Baker, William Spohn] Title: The origin and antiquity of engraving: with some remarks on the utility and pleasures of prints Publication: Philadelphia: George Gebbie, 1872 Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. 62; previous owner's rubberstamp on title page, else a near fine, bright copy in original green cloth stamped in gilt on the upper cover and spine. This copy with an inscription in pencil to "Zavarr Wilmshurst with the compliments of Stephen English" at the top of the title page. Zavarr Wilmshurst (1824-1887) was born William Bennett in England and came to New York under his new name where he thrived as a poet, journalist, and dramatist with at least six books of poetry to his credit. Stephen English was his predecessor at the Insurance Times which Wilmshurst took over with Dr. P. T. Kempson after English's death. Earlier, Wilmshurst also was an editor at the Insurance Monitor. Seller ID: 58041 Subject: Books on Books, Printing Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 225 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-18T02:41:02.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Baker, William Spohn
Publisher: George Gebbie
Year Printed: 1872
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
