The Bard of the North: a series of poetical tales illustrative of Highland scenery and character
by Moore, Dougald
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Wigtown, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Glasgow: David Robertson, 1833 First edition, original binding half bound in leather with marbled boards much worn and marked, red leather title label and small gilt floral decoration to the spine, edge of page block marbled, small ink inscription 'Stockwell Church lLbrary 1843' to ffep verso and library stamp to some margins , some foxing and grubby marks throughout, tight and sound, good.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Byre Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11055
- Title
- The Bard of the North: a series of poetical tales illustrative of Highland scenery and character
- Author
- Moore, Dougald
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- David Robertson
- Place of Publication
- Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1833
- Keywords
- SCOTTISH, SCOTLAND, POEMS, POETRY
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Unfortunately due to the new shipping regulations that have a significant cost attached we do not ship to Germany or France.Sincere apologies for any inconvenience.
Refunds : will be given if book is not as described, but contact us first via email or telephone.
Book Conditions: In common with other booktraders we use the following abbreviations to describe books: Fine: as new. VG: one or two signs of having been read, but no serious blemishes, generally very good condition. Good: o.k., but not very good, signs of ageing or fading or other damage (usually described). Fair: showing definite signs of wear and tear. Reading copy: It's all there and it's legible, but that's about all we guarantee. DJ : dust jacket (if it's not mentioned there isn't one) Catalogue descriptions are necessarily very brief. Please do contact us should you want further details of any book before purchase, or for advice on our stock. Only a small percentage of our stock is catalogued, so ask if you can't find the title you want - we may have it, or be able to find it for you!
Unfortunately due to the new shipping regulations that have a significant cost attached we do not ship to Germany or France.Sincere apologies for any inconvenience.
Refunds : will be given if book is not as described, but contact us first via email or telephone.
Book Conditions: In common with other booktraders we use the following abbreviations to describe books: Fine: as new. VG: one or two signs of having been read, but no serious blemishes, generally very good condition. Good: o.k., but not very good, signs of ageing or fading or other damage (usually described). Fair: showing definite signs of wear and tear. Reading copy: It's all there and it's legible, but that's about all we guarantee. DJ : dust jacket (if it's not mentioned there isn't one) Catalogue descriptions are necessarily very brief. Please do contact us should you want further details of any book before purchase, or for advice on our stock. Only a small percentage of our stock is catalogued, so ask if you can't find the title you want - we may have it, or be able to find it for you!
About the Seller
Byre Books
Biblio member since 2006
Wigtown
About Byre Books
We are based in Wigtown, the Scottish Booktown. Our shop is a converted stables, fully wheelchair accessible, and has a small peaceful garden where you are welcome to sit and relax with your books. We specialise in second-hand books on Archaeology, World Mythology and Folklore, Scottish books, Theatre, Film and TV. We also have General stock - poetry, philosophy, biography, travel, education etc - and a Children's section.Our premises are open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 11am-3pm .
Glossary
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- Marbled boards
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Half Bound
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- 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....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- 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...
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