The Story of American Heroism (with others) by Lewis Wallace
- Bookseller: Showmebooks
 (US)
- Seller Inventory #: biblio38
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: Fair
- Jacket condition: N/A
- Quantity available: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: The Werner Company
- Place: New York/Chicago
- Date published: 1896
Description
(thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil War as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men)1896 The Werner Company-large hardcover-no jacket-cover corners& spine ends are worn & top spine end is torn from top down approx. 1/2"-spine & textblock edges darkened-light soiling and colors on the front & spine have faded-back hinge is cracked but cover & all pages secure-very nice decorated endpapers-copiously illustrated w/300 original engravings-798 pages including appendix & index-text in excellant condition-no markings found-clean-book lays open flat at page 438-439 w/the webbing visable
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. Also known as the back.
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, revealing the stitching or binding underneath.
soiling : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
hinge : The portion of a book near the spine that is intended to flex to allow the book to open.
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