The retailer Golden Book by Douglas C. McMurtrie

retailer The Golden Book: The Story of Fine Books and Bookmaking - Past & Present by Douglas C. McMurtrie. Chicago: Pascal Covici, 1927. 406 pages.

First edition, limited to 2,000 copies.

Lovely look at the history of bookmaking, with illustrations.

Oversized, ornately gilt-decorated blue cloth binding, in very good vintage condition. Original -very rare to see- dust jacket is present, with much wear.

All books are shipped media mail, which normally arrives in 4-6 of days. Please convo us if you'd like something different.

We also ship internationally. Please convo us for a cost to your location (prices increase on average $20.00).

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Mullin + Knox Books is a seller account of Ink Paper Glue LLC, as is our vintage sister shop, The Joe Knox Company.