A New History of the English Stage. From the Restoration to the Liberty of The Theatres, In Connection with the Patent Houses... (3 Volumes - Extra Illustrated)
by Fitzgerald, Percy
- Used
- Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: Tinsley Brothers, 1882. Half Leather. Very Good. 3 volumes. Issued in 2 volumes, this set stretched to three and extra illustrated with 152 additional illustrations. Bound in half burgundy morocco over marbled boards, gilt rolls over raised bands and gilt stamped lettering in two compartments with gilt devices on other compartments. First volume a bit cocked, some light edge-wear to the boards and rubbing around spine bands and corners but otherwise a nice clean set, very nicely done with the extra illustrations.
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- Bookseller
- Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40691
- Title
- A New History of the English Stage. From the Restoration to the Liberty of The Theatres, In Connection with the Patent Houses... (3 Volumes - Extra Illustrated)
- Author
- Fitzgerald, Percy
- Format/Binding
- Half Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Tinsley Brothers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1882
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
Biblio member since 2012
Toronto, Ontario
About Karol Krysik Books, ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA
Interesting and unusual books and printed matter. Visual items, illustrated books, private press, mythology/folklore, modern first editions. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Canada (ABAC) and theIndependent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA)
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- Marbled boards
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- 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....
- Cocked
- Refers to a state where the spine of a book is lightly "twisted" in such a way that the front and rear boards of a book do not...
- 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...
- 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...
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