LIBRARY OF HISTORIC CHARACTERS AND FAMOUS EVENTS - 12 VOLUME SET
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- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
BOSTON, MASSACHUSSETTS: J. B. MILLET CO., 1911. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 4839Pp. COMPLETE 12 VOLUME SET. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 3/4 GREEN LEATHER HARDBOUND WITH (5) RAISED BANDS ON SPINE COVER DECORATED WITH STAMPED/EMBOSSED GILT GOLD SCROLLING DESIGN, VOLUME NUMBER, TITLE, AND PUBLISHER, GILT GOLD UPPER LEAF EDGE, LEATHER CORNER CAPS, MARBLE BOARDS AND INSIDE BOARD PAGES, ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOGRAVURES FROM PAINTINGS BY GREAT ARTISTS AND FROM AUTHENTIC PORTRAITS. DIMENSIONS: 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 1 3/4." CONDITION: VERY GOOD; VARIED WEAR TO CROWN EDGE OF BOOKS ( MOST LIGHT WITH SOME MORE MODERATE; VIII, XI & XII), VOLUME VIII HAS A SMALL CHIP IN SPINE COVER TO LEFT OF TITLE, SUNNED SPINE COVER, STRONG SPINES, INTERIOR PAGES BRIGHT AND CLEAN. A VERY NICE VOLUME SET.
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- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000352
- Title
- LIBRARY OF HISTORIC CHARACTERS AND FAMOUS EVENTS - 12 VOLUME SET
- Author
- VARIOUS
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. B. MILLET CO.
- Place of Publication
- BOSTON, MASSACHUSSETTS
- Date Published
- 1911
- Keywords
- LIBRARY OF HISTORIC CHARACTERS AND FAMOUS EVENTS General, General, General, General, General, General, General, General, Medieval, World
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
De Coux and Associates Books
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Crockett, California
About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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- 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....
- 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...
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- 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...