The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events
by A.R. Spofford
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Moseley, Virginia, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
J.B. Millet, 1900. Hardcover. Near Fine. THIS COMPLETE TWELVE VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN PUBLISHERS FULL LEATHER INLAID CRUSHED MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE AND DETAILS TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINES WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, DECORATIVE SILK END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND LITTLE TO NO FOXING. UNFORTUNATE DAMPSTAINING TO VOLUME 6 EFFECTING MOSTLY SILK END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS - TEXTUAL PAGES MINIMALLY EFFECTED (SEE PHOTOS). NICELY ILLUSTRATED, BOOKS MEASURE 10.25"x7.5". RENAISSANCE EDITION #1 of 56, 122 YEARS OLD. A STUNNING SET!
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Details
- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 203883715126
- Title
- The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events
- Author
- A.R. Spofford
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J.B. Millet
- Date Published
- 1900
- Keywords
- ILLUSTRATED, LIMITED EDITION, LUXURY NUMBERED, #1 OF 56, SCARCE, FINE LEATHER BINDINGS
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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All books are carefully bubble wrapped and packed in a box with adequate packing peanuts to prevent any damage in shipment.
All books are shipped with delivery confirmation and tracking. Books are automatically insured.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. Returns accepted for any reason within 30 days of receipt.
About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
Biblio member since 2018
Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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- 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...
- Gilt
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Fine
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