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The Recollections of a Policeman
by Thomas Waters
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Thayer and Eldridge, 1860. Measuring approximately 7.75" x 5.25" with 376 numbered pages.
This book is in fair condition. Heavy bumping and chipping to both ends of spine. Heavy scuffing to both boards and all edges of textblock. Book slightly cocked causing overbite to textblock. Front and rear hinges are cracked. Boards are loose from binding. Interior pages are moderately foxed.
"THE tales included in this volume possess a remarkable degree of literary merit, which renders no apology necessary for their appearance before the public at this time."
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (N10-89).
This book is in fair condition. Heavy bumping and chipping to both ends of spine. Heavy scuffing to both boards and all edges of textblock. Book slightly cocked causing overbite to textblock. Front and rear hinges are cracked. Boards are loose from binding. Interior pages are moderately foxed.
"THE tales included in this volume possess a remarkable degree of literary merit, which renders no apology necessary for their appearance before the public at this time."
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (N10-89).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5234
- Title
- The Recollections of a Policeman
- Author
- Thomas Waters
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Thayer and Eldridge
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1860
Terms of Sale
Ernestoic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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....
- Cocked
- Refers to a state where the spine of a book is lightly "twisted" in such a way that the front and rear boards of a book do not...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- 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,...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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