Shadow and Substance.
by BENNETT, Charles H. and BROUGH, Robert B
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- 19th c. bookplate; light rubbing to the cloth; tight and sound. The plates are very fine.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: W. Kent & Co.,, 1860.. First edition.. publisher's blue cloth, gilt- and blind-embossed; gilt spine; a.e.g. . 19th c. bookplate; light rubbing to the cloth; tight and sound. The plates are very fine.. 8vo,. Complete with thirty fine hand-colored lithographs by Charles H. Bennett, of individuals casting shadows that reveal their inner nature, according to the author's eidolographic process. .
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 72924
- Title
- Shadow and Substance.
- Author
- BENNETT, Charles H. and BROUGH, Robert B
- Illustrator
- Complete with thirty fine hand-colored lithographs by Charles H. Bennett, of individuals casting shadows that reveal their inner
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's blue cloth, gilt- and blind-embossed; gilt spine; a.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - 19th c. bookplate; light rubbing to the cloth; tight and sound. The plates are very fine.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. Kent & Co.,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1860.
- Pages
- 232 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
Glossary
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- 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...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- 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...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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