S. Barkworth [Arthur Freeman] — The Nijmegen Proof
Philadelphia, Holmes Publishing Co. 1988 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, limited edition of this novel set in the world of rare books and collectors, written by S. Barkworth. Limited edition, signed by the author, consisting of 650 copies designed by Ellis H. Neel Jr.Bound in the publisher's original cloth with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. This uncommon work was written by S. Barkworth, likely to be the pseudonym of English author and bookseller, Arthur Freeman. This intriguing novel follows the chain of events after a rare, lost fragment of Latin manuscript suddenly appears, up for sale at an auction house in England. But to what lengths will some of the collectors go to in order to own this desirable object? Bound in the publisher's original cloth with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Author's signature to limitation page. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
