The Gold Bug [Design Binding]
by Poe, Edgar Allan [Sobota Binding]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine in Fine Archival Box
- Seller
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Portland, Maine, United States
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About This Item
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Signed by Jarmila Sobota. Tight, bright, and unmarred. "Bradel" binding structure covered with dark green goatskin, onlay of laser-cut leather skull, gilt lettering and decorative elements; archival box in leather and marbled paper with magnetic 'bug' that can crawl on the cover. Appox. 3x3". 95pp. Limited edition of 13 copies, this being an AP [signed such, lacking the wee bug].
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lux Mentis, Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8630
- Title
- The Gold Bug [Design Binding]
- Author
- Poe, Edgar Allan [Sobota Binding]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine Archival Box
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Jarmila Jelena Sobota
- Place of Publication
- Loket, Czech Republic
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- Miniatures
Terms of Sale
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U.S. postage is $6.50 for the 1st title/volume and $2.00 for each additional title/volume and are sent Media Mail, Insured (except for sets and oversized items, which are calculated on a per order basis). Express mail, overseas rates and special handling are available on request. Payment is expected in advance by all but institutional buyers unless arrangements are made in advance. All orders are shipped via the United States Post Office or FedEx unless otherwise requested. Maine residents must add 5.5% sales tax unless a resale or tax exemption certificate is sent. Items are returnable within 10 days if not as described for full refund. Any other return is handled on a case by case basis, our goal being the complete satisfaction of all parties involved. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at http://www.luxmentis.com.
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Goatskin
- Goatskin, leather made from goat, is durable and easy to dye. The original and finest examples of Morocco binding are goatskin....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.