Book Description

Limited to 1600 numbered copies. '..... designed by Francis Meynell .... printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. The colour-stencilled decorations are by T. L. Poulton; the remainder are composed of astronomical signs'. 'John Glanvill's Translation With A Prologue By David Garnett'.
Dealer Notes
Pictorial title page printed in red and black. Lacks slipcase.
Author De Fontenelle, Bernard
Date 1929
Binding Limp vellum with gilt decoration and lettering. Top edge gilt other edges uncut. 21x13cms
Publisher Nonesuch Press
Illustrator T. L. Poulton
Condition Covers very slightly soiled. Fox mark to pages 1-9 and fox mark to rear end papers.
Pages x + 140pp

Friends of the PBFA

For £10 get free entry to our fairs, updates from the PBFA and more.

Please email info@pbfa.org for more information

Join PBFA

Membership of the PBFA is open to anyone who has been trading in antiquarian and second-hand books for a minimum of two years subject to certain criteria.

Email info@pbfa.org to find out more, or complete the enquiry form.

complete the form