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A Summary of Geography and History, Both Ancient and Modern
by Adam, Alexander
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
San Anselmo, California, United States
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About This Item
London. T. Cadell and W. Davies. 1816. Handsomely bound in full gilt ruled calfskin. Spine compartments with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Thick 8vo. 5.25" x 8.5"/ The Fifth Edition, Corrected. Illustrated with 13 folding copper-engraved maps and 1 folding Astronomical Chart. Complete as issued. Covers rubbed, corners lightly bumped. Front hinge cracked but cover held fast and firm by cords and professional interior re-enforcement. Various occassional very mild offset. Small patch of foxing to one map. A Very good, exceedingly clean crisp copy with very fresh maps.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8538
- Title
- A Summary of Geography and History, Both Ancient and Modern
- Author
- Adam, Alexander
- Format/Binding
- Handsomely bound in full gilt ruled calfskin. Spine compartments with raised bands. Red morocco title label.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. Cadell and W. Davies.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1816.
Terms of Sale
Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
The Heldfond Book Gallery is an elected member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and conforms to all ethical codes and standards of those organizations.Books found to be materially mis-described may be returned within seven days of receipt and all monies will be promptly refunded, if returned to us in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
Biblio member since 2005
San Anselmo, California
About Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
Located just accross the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California - the Heldfond Book Gallery, Ltd. is one of the oldest and most esteemed Rare Bookstores on the West Coast. Specializations include: Illustrated Books in all disciplines, Fine Bindings and Sets, Important Literary First Editions,Fine Arts, Collectable Children's Illustrated Books, Illuminated Manuscripts and Incunabula,Rare Aviation and Maritime as well as a consistently superb inventory of General Antiquarian Materials.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- 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...
- Offset
- A technique of printing where the inked image or text is ...
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