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"Joan the Maid of Orleans" Folio Translated by Pauline B. Sowers, 1938
Item Details
Title and Author/Editor | Joan the Maid of Orleans (The Chronicles of St. Denis) |
Genre | History, Biography, Autobiography and Memoirs, Religion |
Type of Illustration | Woodcut |
Printer | The Grabhorn Press |
Translator | Pauline B. Sowers |
Binding | One quarter cloth with paper boards |
Dust Jacket | No |
Publisher or Printer | Roy Vernon Sowers |
Publication Year | 1938 |
Period | Early to Mid 20th Century, 1930s, Vintage |
Place of Publication | San Francisco |
Limited Edition | Yes |
Language | English |
Number of Books | 1 |
Additional Information | A hand-bound book created and printed by Roy Vernon Sowers, a prominent book printer and dealer in San Francisco. This book is a portion of The Chronicles of St. Denis on Joan of Arc, “the Maid of Orleans.” It was translated to English by Pauline B. Sowers and contains reproductions of woodcuts from the original Chronicles and a bibliographical note on the work of 15th century book printer and seller Antoine Vérard. |
Condition
- loose hinges; bumped corners; scratches and discoloration to boards; slight page toning.
Dimensions
0.5" W x 15.25" H x 10.25" D
Item #
ITMG649771