[Facsimile] JOE MILLER'S JESTS, OR THE WITS VADE-MECUM. Being a Collection of the most Brilliant Jests; the Politest Repartees; the most Elegant Bons Mots, and most pleasant short Stories in the English Language
by Various
- Used
- Condition
- near Very Good binding
- Seller
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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
[London: T. Read, 1739]. Quarter Leather. near Very Good binding. Octavo. [2], 70 pp. 19th century facsimile edition without attribution to the 19th century printer. Backed in calf with glazed paper over boards. Generally edgeworn, but a solid and presentable copy of the charming and admittedly chuckle-worthy book.
Details
- Bookseller
- Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6970
- Title
- [Facsimile] JOE MILLER'S JESTS, OR THE WITS VADE-MECUM. Being a Collection of the most Brilliant Jests; the Politest Repartees; the most Elegant Bons Mots, and most pleasant short Stories in the English Language
- Author
- Various
- Format/Binding
- Quarter Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - near Very Good binding
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- [London: T. Read, 1739]
- Keywords
- Box S
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature and Fiction;
Terms of Sale
Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
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About the Seller
Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
Biblio member since 2011
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
About Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
Booksellers for more than 15 years, offering a general stock with an emphasis in Special Press, Art and Photography, Literature and Americana. We prided in our high level of customer service—if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received let us know about it so we can make you happy. Additionally, we offer a wide range of bookbinding and book repair services. Check us out atfacebook.com/michaelpyronbookbinder.Given the nuances in book repair and binding, I can offer a close estimate based on images of your book, but will need to have book in hand in order give you a firm estimate. And as always, we buy books!
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Facsimile
- An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...