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Binding, Fine ) A Short History of the English People; Illustrated Edition (Four Volumes)
by Green, J. R., edited by Mrs. J. R. Green and Miss Kate Norgate
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Macmillan and Co., 1892. Inscribed at front end page to "John V. MacMillan from his tutor C. L (?), Eton Election 1895". Sumptuously bound in full vellum, backs with red and brown morocco labels, gilt lettering, ornate floral gilt tooled decorations, double gilt rules to covers, marbled end papers, all edges stained red, a glorious set befitting the occasion and the recipient, a scion of this set's publisher. John V. MacMillan ( 1877-1950) was the son of Alexander MacMillan, the co-founder in 1843 of MacMillan Publishing. John did not enter the publishing business, instead deciding on an ecclesiastical career and eventually becoming the Bishop of Dover, the fifth in the modern era. Profusely decorated throughout with vignettes and full page illustrations, many in color. Four volumes, Near Fine, slight toning to end pages, a few pages small top corner creases, boards light soiling, fold-out of London Bridge Vol. III Near Fine with a few small creases, top edges a bit dulled, a few small corner bumps. A heavy set, please inquire before ordering for additional shipping charges, particularly outside the US. . Illustrated Edition. Vellum. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007900
- Title
- Binding, Fine ) A Short History of the English People; Illustrated Edition (Four Volumes)
- Author
- Green, J. R., edited by Mrs. J. R. Green and Miss Kate Norgate
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- Illustrated Edition
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1892
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Any book is returnable for any reason within 10 days for a complete refund, as long as it is returned in the same condition as when received. Please notify in advance of return. I accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, and bank wire transfer.
About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- 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...
- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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