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Set of 3 Cat. in Slipcase, Prescott Collection, Christie's Rare Numbered Edition

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€521.90
CA$833.49
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Rare Numbered Edition set of 3 hardcover catalogs in Slipcase. The Prescott Collection: Printed Books and Manuscripts, English Furniture, Old Master Paintings. Christie, Manson & Woods, New York, 1981. All catalogs have gilt edges. This is an extensive lifetime collection with a focus on books by Oscar Wilde and also a large section of material by Rudyard Kipling including many rarities and some manuscripts. Hard to find catalogs in a complete set. The catalogs were limited to 5 numbered editions. This set is number 5 and was given to John A. Dunning. Dunning was an American writer of non-fiction and detective fiction. He is known for his reference books on old-time radio and his series of mysteries featuring Denver bookseller and ex-policeman Cliff Janeway. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27.01 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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    1981
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  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
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    Seller: PC-46-1st1stDibs: LU2605129932672

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