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Rosamund, Countess Of Clarenstein (Vol. I And Ii Only, Of 3, Inscribed By The Author)
by Listed In Brit. Mus. Cat. As Anonymous; Ms. Note (In 19Th Cent. Hand?) On Title Page Of V. 1 Attributes To Dorothy Watson
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Pasadena, California, United States
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About This Item
London Uk: A. J. Valpy, 1812. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. 317, 344 Pp (Lacking Volume Iii). Full Maroon Morocco, Gilt, Blue Endpapers, Fine Gilt Rules To Covers And Turns, All Edges Gilt, Fine Binding. First And Apparently Only 19Th Century Printing. Presentation Inscription In Volume I "Mrs. Bolton From The Author". Rare Early Gothic Novel, Of Which Only A Few Institutional Copies Are Reported; Not In Sadleir. Near Fine, Bindings Bright And Clean, Just Slight Rubbing At Edges.
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- Bookseller
- Arroyo Seco Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 055832
- Title
- Rosamund, Countess Of Clarenstein (Vol. I And Ii Only, Of 3, Inscribed By The Author)
- Author
- Listed In Brit. Mus. Cat. As Anonymous; Ms. Note (In 19Th Cent. Hand?) On Title Page Of V. 1 Attributes To Dorothy Watson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- A. J. Valpy
- Place of Publication
- London Uk
- Date Published
- 1812
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Rare And Unusual Books; Literature: Nineteenth Century; Antiquarian Books and Leather-Bound Books;
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About the Seller
Arroyo Seco Books
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Pasadena, California
About Arroyo Seco Books
Arroyo Seco Books lists about 26,000 used books in all fields, including physics, art, philosophy, social science, literature, science fiction, etc. We also stock modern and antiquarian prints and other art. Most items are listed in 100 catalogs titled by subject matter, and available on this site. We purchase interesting private libraries. Member of IOBA. Contact: Stephen Clauser, 626-372-3863.
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- 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...
- Fine Binding
- An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- 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...
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