New York, New York, U.S.A.: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1927. Limited to 850 copies, of which this is no. 257. -- Half (vellum?) (spine and corners) with green cloth boards; gilt seal on front, gilt lettering on spine. "Venerable and Subtle Aesred" bust on frontispiece in b&w, protected by tissue. Uncut pages. -- Spine darkened; minor dampstaining to top edge of back cover; some other minor wear, but edges and corners sharp overall. Interior beginning to tan lightly. -- Overall Good Plus condition, tight and clean. 364 pp.. Signed by Author. Limited to 850 Copies [No. 257]. Hardcover. Good Plus/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: The Country Bookshop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 29550
Title: Something About Eve: A Comedy of Fig-leaves
Author: Cabell, James Branch
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good Plus
Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Edition: Limited to 850 Copies [No. 257]
Publisher: Robert M. McBride & Company
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1927
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Novels, Fiction, Literary, Literature, Limited Editions, Numbered Copies
Bookseller catalogs: Literature and Literary;

Terms of Sale

The Country Bookshop

30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.

About the Seller

The Country Bookshop

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2011

Plainfield, Vermont

Ask Seller a Question

About The Country Bookshop

60,000 books, old postcards, and assorted paper ephemera in an old house located in the rural town of Plainfield, VT. We have been in business since 1974. We're open 7 days a week from 10 until 5.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

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...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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...
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Uncut Pages: 'Uncut pages', or simply 'uncut', traditionally refers to a book which has not been trimmed by rebinding. Prior to the...
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....
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.