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Fry, John Hemming (1860-1946) Greek Myths and Other Symbols, Signed Presentation Copy. [Philadelphia: Beck Engraving Co., 1927] for the author. First edition, folio, signed and inscribed at the foot of Arnold Genthe's photographic portrait frontispiece of Fry to Alwin C. Ernst (1881-1948),initials, head and tail pieces printed in gold, illustrated with color plates, bound in full pigskin over beveled boards, tooled in blind and gold, rubbed, joints starting, 18 x 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
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