signed first edition
1971 · Tauton, Mass.
by Covill, William E., Jr.
Tauton, Mass.: William S. Sullwold, Publishing, 1971. First Edition. First printing Near fine in heavy green cloth covered boards with bold gilt text stamping on the spine. A small quarto measuring 10" by 7". A prior owner has noted in black ink the dates and prices he paid for many of the items photographed. Without its issued dust jacket. Signed on the title page by the author. 431 pages including an index with numerous black and white photographs on every page. Describes 28 categories of ink bottles and inkwells with 1,780 photographs. An extremely uncommon reference source. (Inventory #: TB23512)