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An Alphabet
by William Nicholson
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- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: R. H. Russell, 1898. First Edition, Second Printing. First edition, second printing -as stated on the copyright page. Measuring approximately 12" x 10".
This book is in fair condition. Moderate chipping to spine. Heavy staining and surface wear to the boards. Front endpaper and title page loose from binding. All plates from A - Z present. Moderate staining on all plates throughout textblock. Rear hinge cracked. Rear endpapers loose from binding.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N4-101).
This book is in fair condition. Moderate chipping to spine. Heavy staining and surface wear to the boards. Front endpaper and title page loose from binding. All plates from A - Z present. Moderate staining on all plates throughout textblock. Rear hinge cracked. Rear endpapers loose from binding.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N4-101).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4196
- Title
- An Alphabet
- Author
- William Nicholson
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Second Printing
- Publisher
- R. H. Russell
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1898
Terms of Sale
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30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Copyright page
- The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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