Cur Deus Homo? Libri Duo
by S Anselmi Archiepiscopi Cantuarensis (Saint Anselm of Canterbury)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: David Nutt, 1886. pp 148 Books one and two of Saint Anselm of Canterbury's Cur Deus Homo? in a fine leather binding by Sotheran & Co of black morocco with raised bands, gilt spine lettering and decoration, all edges gilt, marbled end papers. This handsome volume is in near fine condition, the leather is polished, the gilt decoration bright, a little rubbing to the edges of the spine; the binding is tight, internally fresh, some spotting to the end papers. The armorial bookplate of 'Blackall' is found on the front pastedown along with an ownership inscription of Alfred L Woodard. There are neat annotations in pencil to a few pages. Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. 1886
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7007
- Title
- Cur Deus Homo? Libri Duo
- Author
- S Anselmi Archiepiscopi Cantuarensis (Saint Anselm of Canterbury)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- David Nutt
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1886
Terms of Sale
Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
30 day return guarantee, no quibble with full refund.
About the Seller
Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
Biblio member since 2013
Leeds, West Yorkshire
About Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
Christian White Rare Books buys and sells books and manuscripts in the best condition we can find them. We love manuscripts, annotated books and association copies. We serve collectors of all ages, means and taste, and have built relationships with libraries and librarians in the UK, the USA and across the world. We all need books!
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- 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...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- 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...
- 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....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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