The Book Shed

Shelf wear to tips, corners, and edges of the book, spine sunned. Lightly marked ex-library, 2 line (Library name and town) emboss to the title page, numeral to top of preface. Rebound in three-quarter morocco over cloth, five raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, deckled edges. A handsome engraved book plate of the Mark Skinner Library This copper plate book plate by Edwin Davis French is the frontis for Bowdoin's "The Rise of the Book Plate." First printing, same date. Zella Allen Dixson (August 10, 1858 – January 12, 1924) was an author, lecturer, librarian, and publisher. She was the longest-serving director and associate librarian of the University of Chicago Extension Division's library school. In addition she organized over 30 libraries across the Mid-West. Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!