Author: Andrew Block
Title: The Book Collector&Apos;S Vade Mecum
Description: London, Denis Archer , 1932 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this informative book surrounding book collecting, inscribed to renowned bookseller, W. A. Foyle. The first edition. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth. Inscribed by the author to renowned bookseller, William Foyle, one of the co-founders of Foyle's bookshop, with the inscription reading 'To my esteemed friend Willy Foyle. Andrew Block. 16. 6. 32&apos. Written by Andrew Block, who wrote a number of works surrounding the bookselling world. This particular work provides a Vade Mecum, or a handbook, for the art of book collecting. Block presents different genres of works, highlighting the important aspects to look out for in terms of edition, binding, illustrations, and much more. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth. Externally, excellent, with slight fading to the spine and light shelf wear. Ink inscription to the front endpaper and one or two spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound, with bright, clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Andrew Block W A Foyle book collecting collector W A Foyle None


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