The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, A New Translation (Volume 1 Only)
by Alain Rene Lesage; T. Smollett, Translator
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket as Issued
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: Joseph Wenman, 1780. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. Volume 1 only. Full brown leather covers with burgundy slip and gilt lettering on spine. Irregular pagination. Covers and spine have a few spots of rubbing and wear (and one glue stain). Head and foot of spine chipped. Front and back joint/hinge starting, but still holding. Only a few pages contain notes and/or underlining. In very good condition for being published in the 18th century. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 060708
- Title
- The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, A New Translation (Volume 1 Only)
- Author
- Alain Rene Lesage; T. Smollett, Translator
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket as Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Joseph Wenman
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1780
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
We specialize in books by and about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, and their Friends.
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- 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...
- Jacket
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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....