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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 1073. Harvard Lampoon, 1908-1909 and "The Development Of Harvard University Since The Inaugurationof President Eliot 1869-1929" by Samuel Eliot Morison
THE ORIGINALS. Volumes 56, October 3, 1908, Number 1 through Volume 57, June 14, 1909, Number 9, all ibound in gthree quarter red morocco and marbled boards, somewhat rubbed/worn at edges. Original wrappered covers on all. In addition, the Harvard Class Day, June 25, 1909 program bound in. Thick, large quarto. Filled with stories, poems, cartoons, and ads. Cambridge: harvard University Press, 1930. First Edition. Handsome three-quarter maroon marocco, gilt, raised bands, gte. Tasseled silk bookmarks. Letter of Detur presentation from Dean Hanfard of Harvard enclosed. Condition: Externally near fine. A very small area of damp damage on the lower rear cover effecting the end paper with a bit of red and preceeding leaves with damp stain. Damp stain is only in margin, text block is fine. Harvard award bookplae to Edward Hopkins Armig. box #3 150/250 Sold $149.50 back to catalog |
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