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Harry Wearne, A Short Account of His Life and Work 71/550 Comp. Copy HC 1933

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Harry Wearne, A Short Account of His Life and Work 71/550 Comp. Copy HC 1933

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This is number 71 of the limited, 550 copy hardcover first edition of Harry Wearne, A Short Account of His Life and Work, published in 1933.
This is in its original slipcase, which has edge wear but which is structurally sound.
The book itself is near fine, with light scuffs to its cover and light spotting to a small number of pages, as well as a few gutters that are stained, but with almost all pages unstained, and with no significant stains anywhere. The gilt page edges are in fine condition. There are no writings or notations, no attachments or like flaws. There is a card, loosely enclosed, stating "With the Compliments of Harry Wearne, Inc." There are no page tears or creases. All the art is clean and unfaded, with all tissue guards in place. The text is as new. The accompanying photos are of this copy

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