A fascinating historical explanation of the cryptic characters often pencilled by booksellers inside their used books. 31 pages. Index. Laid-in is a one-page sheet entitled "Homeless Price Codes - A list of code-words not known to be in use in the book-trade, published for the assistance of code-seekers whose invention has failed them." Clean and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Author was a highly-regarded bookseller.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Book Trade Price Codes View More...
