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CANTERBURY OFFICERS CLUB 1885-1985 Ltd Ed - PROOF
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- Closed: Fri 27 Nov 2009, 8:48 am
- Listing #: 255149131
** CANTERBURY OFFICERS CLUB - 1885-1985 Ltd Edition - PROOF - RARE
** LIMITED EDITION of 500 copies - All plates destroyed after printing
* Published 1987
** A RARE & COLLECTABLE HISTORICAL PUBLICATION
** In the front of this book rather than reading this is number ..... it reads: - This is number ... PROOF (refer photo image 2)
** It is quite probable that this book SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
* 1st copy presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11
* 2nd copy to Sir David Beattie (Governor General)
* 3rd copy to Sir Ewan Jamieson (Chief of Defence Staff)
** Contents as described in photo image 3
** 152 pages
** SEVEN FULL COLOUR PLATES depicting A STUDY OF UNIFORMS
* ONE FULL COLOUR PLATE (print) at front with coat of arms / medals & signatures of DAVID BEATTIE, ELWORTHY, J T BURROWS & CHARLES UPHAM
* History with B&W pictures throughout
** Colour seperations & film work: Christchurch Photo Engravers
* Typeset: Quickset Platemakers Christchurch
* Printed: Photo Process Printers Ltd Christchurch
** This RARE COLLECTABLE is in almost IMMACULATE CONDITION.
NB: - I am being VERY FUSSY in giving this assessment
* Inside: - PERFECT
* The face edge of the pages have two small lines which appear to be felt, very likely having been done intentionally to MARK as PROOF? (image 5)
* Very fine white specks on top right of front, may well rub off, very small indeed
* Small mouse nibble on back side of spine edge, perhaps from having been put down roughly or similar? Not a major at all
** PERFECT IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS
** DON'T KNOW HOW THIS COPY ESCAPED DESTRUCTION - HOW IT IS STILL IN EXISTANCE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS A PROOF **
** POSSIBLY THE ONLY ONE IN EXISTANCE!
** It is my policy to be as honest & precise as I can with details, photo imagery & description & my knowledge.
* Sensible questions &/or additional information welcomed.
** LIMITED EDITION of 500 copies - All plates destroyed after printing
* Published 1987
** A RARE & COLLECTABLE HISTORICAL PUBLICATION
** In the front of this book rather than reading this is number ..... it reads: - This is number ... PROOF (refer photo image 2)
** It is quite probable that this book SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
* 1st copy presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11
* 2nd copy to Sir David Beattie (Governor General)
* 3rd copy to Sir Ewan Jamieson (Chief of Defence Staff)
** Contents as described in photo image 3
** 152 pages
** SEVEN FULL COLOUR PLATES depicting A STUDY OF UNIFORMS
* ONE FULL COLOUR PLATE (print) at front with coat of arms / medals & signatures of DAVID BEATTIE, ELWORTHY, J T BURROWS & CHARLES UPHAM
* History with B&W pictures throughout
** Colour seperations & film work: Christchurch Photo Engravers
* Typeset: Quickset Platemakers Christchurch
* Printed: Photo Process Printers Ltd Christchurch
** This RARE COLLECTABLE is in almost IMMACULATE CONDITION.
NB: - I am being VERY FUSSY in giving this assessment
* Inside: - PERFECT
* The face edge of the pages have two small lines which appear to be felt, very likely having been done intentionally to MARK as PROOF? (image 5)
* Very fine white specks on top right of front, may well rub off, very small indeed
* Small mouse nibble on back side of spine edge, perhaps from having been put down roughly or similar? Not a major at all
** PERFECT IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS
** DON'T KNOW HOW THIS COPY ESCAPED DESTRUCTION - HOW IT IS STILL IN EXISTANCE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS A PROOF **
** POSSIBLY THE ONLY ONE IN EXISTANCE!
** It is my policy to be as honest & precise as I can with details, photo imagery & description & my knowledge.
* Sensible questions &/or additional information welcomed.
Shipping details
- To be arranged
- Seller allows pick-ups
- Seller is located in Christchurch City, Canterbury
Payment details
- NZ bank deposit
About the seller
- 100% positive feedback
- Member since Aug 2001
Closes: Fri 27 Nov, 8:48 am. 2009