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Lot 105

WARD, Lynd (1905-1985). Madman's Drum: A Novel in Woodcuts.

Estimate: $200 - $400

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WARD, Lynd (1905-1985). Madman's Drum: A Novel in Woodcuts. First Edition.

New York: Jonathan Cape, Harrison Smith, 1930.

2 preliminary leaves, 128 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations (engravings).

"Printed and bound in the United States of America by the Plimpton Press, Norwood, Mass."--Title page verso.

Bound in decorative paper, with black cloth spine, paper spine title label.



H: 8 1/4 W: 6 in.

With bookplate: “This book belongs to Charles Willard Stage, Jr.”

Condition

Lacks dust jacket, slightly soiled.
Overall Dimensions
Width: 6.00

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.