Description: The Pilgrim's Progress and the Life and Death of Mr. Badman Written by John Bunyan (1628 - 1688).Published by The Nonesuch Press 1928.With eight woodcuts by Karl Michel. A beautiful, rather special edition, consisting of 1,600 copies in total, out of which this is number 1295.The text has been printed on Arches paper by The Kynoch Press in Caslon monotype and Deutsche Zierschrift.The illustrations have been printed from the original woodblocks and colour stencilled by The Curwen Press: all under the case of Francis Meynell.Gilded top edge with rough-cut edges. Sized 13.5 x 20.3cm. Pp. 22, viii, 450. CONDITION REPORT Publisher's original cloth binding with decorative marbling throughout and label with gilt lettering to spine. Slight edgewear and bumping to one corner and spine tips, and perhaps the very lightest of fading to spine. Edges clean and unmarked. Joints and hinges secure with pages very tightly bound. Tanned patches due to acidic transfer to FFEP and RFEP. Clean and unmarked throughout. A beautiful example in even better than very good condition overall, soon approaching its one hundred year anniversary. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully in honeycomb paper, resealable bags and sturdy cardboard boxes in order to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 100 GBP
Location: Colchester
End Time: 2024-11-18T19:56:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 38.57 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Illustrator: Karl Michel
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition, Numbered, Woodcuts
Fiction Subject: Religious Allegory
Author: John Bunyan
Publisher: The Nonesuch Press
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1928
