The Grammar of Ornament
by Jones, Owen
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Bernard Quaritch, 1910. The Folio Edition. Hardcover. Quarto; pp 152 (text), 112 (plates); Fair/no-DJ; burgundy spine with gilt lettering and filigree design; buckram cloth has sun-faded exterior, mostly to spine, edges shows small tear to head fore edge, as well at fraying to head and tail of spine, cloth has darkened with rubbing and scratches to exterior, panels are intact and secure; front end paper,first half of pages are loosed from binding, but present; slight age toning to text pages, some light foxing to first and last few pages; previous owner's name of ffep; fraying around edges of first page; additional shipping may be necessary due to size/weight restrictions for international/expedited orders. 1300546. Rockville Non-Retail Listings.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Second Story Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1300546
- Title
- The Grammar of Ornament
- Author
- Jones, Owen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- The Folio Edition
- Publisher
- Bernard Quaritch
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1910
Terms of Sale
Second Story Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Second Story Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Rockville, Maryland
About Second Story Books, ABAA
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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...
- 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...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- 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....