The Graphic Arts: A Treatise on the Varieties of Drawing, painting, and Engraving in Camparison with Each Other and with Nature
by Hamerton, Philip Gilbert
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- Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1882. Three quarter brown morocco leather over marbled boards, raised bands, gilt title and decorative panels, t.e.g., marbled endpapers, (7.25 x 5.25 inches). 508 pages with Index. A comprehensive study. a clean, tight copy in leather binding showing light wear and rubbing. . Leather. Very Good. Octavo.
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- Title
- The Graphic Arts: A Treatise on the Varieties of Drawing, painting, and Engraving in Camparison with Each Other and with Nature
- Author
- Hamerton, Philip Gilbert
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- Roberts Brothers
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1882
- Keywords
- Graphic Arts
- Bookseller catalogs
- Leather Bound Books;
- Size
- Octavo
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- 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...
- Marbled boards
- ...