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(title 17, U. S. Code).
(ANTIQUARIANS.). (UPDIKE). ISHAM, NORMAN M. In Praise of Antiquaries. [Boston: D.B. Updike, The Merrymount Press, October 1931. 1st ed. 12mo. 22, [1] pp. Frontis. of John W. Barber. Orig. cloth & glassine. Owner's embossed stamp at bottom of title, touching date & bottom rule. A fine copy. $250.00
One of 110 copies printed for members of The Walpole Society. Inscribed on the title leaf by Isham in presentation, dated Feb. 18, 1832. Chiefly 19th century American antiquaries, especially Barber. A very rare Updike book.