London: Chapman and Hall, 1863. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Good +. xl + 471 pages. 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. Several illustrations. Half calf binding with marbled boards, five raised bands, marbled end papers and edge of text block. Condition of the book is GOOD+: wear to spine and covers esp. corners, gilt lettering and decoration worn off of spine, spine partially detached, front hinge cracked, cover partially detached, pages clean.

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Bookseller: Andre Strong Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1530
Title: LIFE AND TIMES OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH
Author: John Forster
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good +
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Fourth edition
Publisher: Chapman and Hall
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1863
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Text Block: Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
Cracked: In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
Marbled boards: ...
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...
E.P.: The double leaves bound into a book at the front and rear after ...
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...
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...
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.