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James Macpherson (Twaynes English Author Series)
by deGategno, Paul J
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0805769757
- ISBN 13
- 9780805769753
- Seller
-
Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston: Twayne Publishers Inc.,U.S., 1989. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine cloth first edition with brilliant gilt lettering on spine and Near Fine DJ. The book is flawless. Spine is tight and straight, corners sharp, no shelf wear. No markings, creases, or trears. DJ is Near Fine with 1 3/4 inch crease and 1/4 inch closed tear at top of front cover. Not ex lib. Not clipped. Not remaindered. Notes. Bibliography. Index. 171 pages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- William Ramsey Rare Books & Manuscripts
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000359
- Title
- James Macpherson (Twaynes English Author Series)
- Author
- deGategno, Paul J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0805769757
- ISBN 13
- 9780805769753
- Publisher
- Twayne Publishers Inc.,U.S.
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1989
- Pages
- 171
- Keywords
- literary criticism, history
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
William Ramsey Rare Books & Manuscripts
Biblio member since 2018
Greenwood, South Carolina
About William Ramsey Rare Books & Manuscripts
William Ramsey Rare Books & Manuscripts specializes in modern poetry and southern history, with an emphasis on first and signed editions.
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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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...
- 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...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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