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APHORISMES DU PROFESSEUR.

- Saint Gall, (Switzerland) : Zollikofer & Co. 1948 - 8vo. - half vellum, with printed paper-covered boards. - (12) pages. - Order Nr. 42669 - Price: $ 165.00

Printed in a limited edition of numbered copies, this copy is out of series. A collection of twenty aphorisms set in "Civilité," an extremely elaborate calligraphic type, followed by type specimens. Bookplate on front pastedown. Dealer label of Philip C. Duschnes on back pastedown. An unusual book with magnificent type.

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> PRIVATE PRESS & FINE PRINTING, TWENTIETH CENTURY
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