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Elia. [&] The Last Essays of Elia. [2 Vols.]

Name: Elia. [&] The Last Essays of Elia. [2 Vols.]
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Author: Charles Lamb

by Charles Lamb

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London: Taylor and Hessey - Edward Moxon, 1833. Hardcover. First Edition, First Issue of "Elia" and its sequel, "The Last Essays of Elia." 4.5 x 7.25in. 341pp.; xii. 283pp. Bound by Riviere & Sons in full crushed morocco with gilt ruling. Spine with 5 raised bands and 6 decorated compartments. Morocco labels with gilt titling. Text-block edges and dentelles are gilt. Marbled endpapers. Both volumes are in NEAR FINE condition showing marginal hints of shelf rubbing along the extremities, otherwise remain Fine/As New. An exceptionally maintained pairing in fine bindings. As pictured.

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Bookseller: North Books: Used & Rare (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 30756
Title: Elia. [&] The Last Essays of Elia. [2 Vols.]
Author: Charles Lamb
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
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Publisher: Taylor and Hessey - Edward Moxon
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1833

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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...
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...
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....
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...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
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