Lorna Doone. A Romance of Exmoor
by Blackmore, R. D
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd. No date, circa 1900. The Thin Paper Edition bound in limp red morocco, the back intricately gilt, author's signature in gilt front cover, red end papers with intricate gilt dentelles, top edge gilt, ribbon marker. Publisher's advertisement at rear lists 13 editions. Near Fine, tiny rubs at tips, prior owner gift inscription dated 1911 front end page. A handsomely bound edition, easy on the hands and rather uncommon, particularly in such lovely condition.. Thin Paper Edition. Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008135
- Title
- Lorna Doone. A Romance of Exmoor
- Author
- Blackmore, R. D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Thin Paper Edition
- Publisher
- Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Any book is returnable for any reason within 10 days for a complete refund, as long as it is returned in the same condition as when received. Please notify in advance of return. I accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, and bank wire transfer.
About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- 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...
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
- 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...
- 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...