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Life, Letters, and Journals of George Ticknor (Two Volumes)

Life, Letters, and Journals of George Ticknor (Two Volumes)

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Life, Letters, and Journals of George Ticknor (Two Volumes)

by Ticknor, George (1791-1871)

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About This Item

London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington , 1876. Two volumes in contemporary unsigned binding of half green crushed morocco over pale green buckram boards, five raised bands with red morocco label and gilt lettering back, marbled end papers, tops gilt. Very Good Plus, light rubbing at corners, scattered light toning, mainly at end papers and first few pages, small period bookseller labels rear end pages. Uncommon in fine contemporary binding and lovely condition. "Author, scholar, and educator George Ticknor was one of the preeminent American men of letters of his generation. He was a key figure in education reform, inspired by his extensive travels and studies in Europe, and impacted both Harvard during his tenure and American education." Penn State Univ. Lib, George Ticknor letters, 1839-1864> . Second British Edition. Half Morocco. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. Small 8vo.

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Bookseller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
008297
Title
Life, Letters, and Journals of George Ticknor (Two Volumes)
Author
Ticknor, George (1791-1871)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good Plus
Jacket Condition
No Jacket, As Issued
Edition
Second British Edition
Publisher
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1876
Size
Small 8vo
Weight
0.00 lbs
Bookseller catalogs
Literature; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
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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...
Jacket
Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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...
Buckram
A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
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...
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...

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