The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London; Principally compiled from their grants and records.; With an historical essay, and accounts of each company, its origin, constitution, government, dress, customs, halls, and trust estates and charities..
by HERBERT, William
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- Near Fine
- Condition
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About This Item
London: Privately Printed, 1837. hardcover. near fine. Illustrated with engravings throughout. 2 volumes. Thick 8vo, attractively bound in older 3/4 morocco, gilt-stamped raised bands, marbled boards, top edges gilt. London: Published by the Author, 1837. Near Fine.<br/> <br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 112841
- Title
- The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London; Principally compiled from their grants and records.; With an historical essay, and accounts of each company, its origin, constitution, government, dress, customs, halls, and trust estates and charities..
- Author
- HERBERT, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Privately Printed
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1837
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...