Titles starting with G from Andrew Barnes Booksellers

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

wrappers : Paperback or softbound. Also, wraps.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

wrappers : Paperback or softbound. Also, wraps.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

reprint : Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.. Unfortunately often misunderstood to mean 8 volumes.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

reprint : Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

vg : Very Good condition. can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

wrappers : Paperback or softbound. Also, wraps.

o/w : An abbreviation for otherwise

4to : Or quarto. A term used generally to describe the approximate size of a book, a book that is about 10" to 12" tall and roughly squarish in shape. The term is based on the size of paper traditionally used by book printers which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.. Unfortunately often misunderstood to mean 8 volumes.

o/w : An abbreviation for otherwise

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.. Unfortunately often misunderstood to mean 8 volumes.

Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

reprint : Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.

wrappers : Paperback or softbound. Also, wraps.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

octavo : A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been cut into eight pages.

wrappers : Paperback or softbound. Also, wraps.

dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.