Eugenio Montale / Mottetti / Motets Charles Wright translator 1981 Poetry

Description: Fine binding by William 'Bill' AnthonyMottetti / Motets. Charles Wright, translator Author: Montale, Eugenio Title: Mottetti / Motets. Charles Wright, translator Publication: [Iowa City]: Windhover Press at the University of Iowa, 1981 Description: Edition limited to 220 copies, square 12mo, pp. [46]; English and Italian text on facing pages; title page printed in black with yellow hand-coloring; contemporary full niger morocco, tear-drop onlay of marbled paper bisected with thin strip of dark morocco, terracotta endpapers, paper chemise with niger edges, the whole within a slipcase also with niger edges; fine. From the library of Kim Merker. Born in Waterford, Ireland, William Anthony (1926-1989) "was known throughout the United States and internationally as one of the foremost conservators and master bookbinders. He began his career in the United States as studio director for The Cuneo Press, Chicago. From 1973 to 1980 he was senior partner in the firm of Kner & Anthony Bookbinders, and in 1980 became president of his own company, Anthony & Associates. In 1984 Mr. Anthony was appointed University Conservator at the University of Iowa. In this position Mr. Anthony developed the Conservation Laboratory in the University Libraries. He was also a participant in activities of the University of Iowa Center for the Book" (obituary at culturalheritage[dot]org). Berger, Printing and the Mind of Merker, 75: "The translations are superb." Seller ID: 62123 Subject: Bindings, Poetry, Press Books Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 915 USD

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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