THE LIVES OF CLEOPATRA & OCTAVIA (SIGNED)
by SARAH FIELDING
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
LONDON: THE SCHOLARTIS PRESS, 1928. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 183 Pp. FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 4 OF 10 SIGNED COPIES, SIGNED AT THE LIMITATION BY R. BRIMLEY JOHNSON, EDITOR. BOOK DESCRIPTION: FINE BINDING HALF BLUE MOROCCO AND BOARDS, RAISED BANDS, GILT LETTERED AND DECORATED SPINE, TOP EDGE GILT. DIMENSIONS: 19x14X 2.4cm. (7 1/2"x5 1/2"x15/16"). CONDITION: NEAR FINE; LIGHT SHELF WEAR AT CORNERS; ELSE FINE.
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Details
- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000868
- Title
- THE LIVES OF CLEOPATRA & OCTAVIA (SIGNED)
- Author
- SARAH FIELDING
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- THE SCHOLARTIS PRESS
- Place of Publication
- LONDON
- Date Published
- 1928
- Pages
- 183
- Keywords
- Historical, Literary, Political, Royalty, Women
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
De Coux and Associates Books
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Crockett, California
About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
- 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...
- 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....
- Fine Binding
- An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
- 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...
- 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...
- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...