[Binding, Fine- Scottish Guild] Beauties of Sir Walter Scott Being a Selection From his Writings and Life
by Scott, Sir Walter
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Robert Cadell, 1850. Sixth Edition. Sixth Edition. 12mo. A Full brown polished calf with black embossed background leaving floral patterns in squares in positive relief, gilt ruling on covers, spine, dentelles and ends of boards. Engraved title-page and frontispiece. Binding possibly the work of the Scottish Arts & Crafts Guild. Near fine.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2129
- Title
- [Binding, Fine- Scottish Guild] Beauties of Sir Walter Scott Being a Selection From his Writings and Life
- Author
- Scott, Sir Walter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Sixth Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Robert Cadell
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1850
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
Glossary
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- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- 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....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...