[Rarebooks] FS: TRAVELS OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN Illustrated with linoleum cuts by John Held, Jr

Charles Agvent chagvent at ptd.net
Mon Dec 22 11:38:36 EST 2014


[RASPE, Rudolf Erich et. al.]. THE TRAVELS OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN. New 
York: Limited Editions Club, 1929. Large octavo (7-1/4" x 10-1/2") bound 
in half green calfskin leather stamped with a fish design in gold and 
printed cloth sides. The third book of the press, designed by William A. 
Kittredge and printed under his supervision at the Lakeside Press. 
Introduction by Carl Van Doren. Illustrated with linoleum cuts by John 
Held, Jr. Copy #509 of 1500 copies SIGNED by the artist on the colophon 
page. In our experience one of the most difficult books of the press to 
locate in fine condition. Mild sunning to the spine with just a touch of 
rubbing at the tips. Near Fine in a Fine slipcase. (#017635)        $350.00

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