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"The Book-Lover's Almanac" by Henri Pene du Bois, Ed., Complete Set, 1893-97
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | The Book-Lover’s Almanac (Henri Pene du Bois, Editor) |
| Genre | Essays, Treatises and Speeches, Poetry |
| Illustrator | Henriot Robida, Albert Robida |
| Type of Illustration | Woodcut, Etching |
| Publisher or Printer | Duprat & Co. |
| Publication Year | 1893 – 1897 |
| Period | Late 19th Century, Antique |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Ex-Libris | Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt, Hunt Library-C-MU |
| Complete Set | Yes |
| Volumes | 5 |
| Number of Books | 5 |
| Additional Information | Illustrated in black and white, and color. Each book is on Japan paper and come in a decorative slipcase. first volume in 1894 is numbered 1 out of 150 and has as its frontispiece an original pen and ink drawing of “Montiagne in his library”, also present is an etching by Albert Robida (1848 – 1926) a well known French etcher and caricaturist. |
Condition
- mild wear to spine ends; slight tears to pages; bindings are tight; texts clean and unmarked.
Dimensions
5.0" W x 7.0" H x 2.0" D
Item #
ITMG671218
