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Sale 389: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#389) 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #143Mushrooms, Russia and History

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$1,875

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Sale 389: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#389) 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 09/25/2008 1:00 PM PDT

Description

Title:

Mushrooms, Russia and History

Author:

Wasson, Valentina Pavlovna & R. Gordon Wasson

Place Published:

New York

Publisher:

Pantheon Books

Date Published:

[1957]

Description:

2 volumes. With 82 collotype plates from various sources, including many in color from watercolor paintings by Jean-Henri Fabre. 12½x9½, cloth, top edges gilt, acetate wrappers, slipcase. No. 90 of 512 copies, designed by Hans Mardersteig, printed at the Stamperia Valdonega, Verona.

Magical mushrooms, poisonous mushrooms, truffles and more, intertwined with Russian history and folklore. Handsomely printed at the Stamperia Valdonega.

Condition:

Slipcase with some discoloration and minor wear; acetate wrappers torn at spine, that on Vol. II missing a piece; the volumes are in fine condition, a lovely set.

Item#:

179961

Headline:

Wasson on Russian Mushrooms
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