Wanderer in Paris [Fine Binding]
by Lucas, E. V
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: The MacMillan Company, 1924. Three-quarter crushed morocco leather, raised bands, gilt title and tooled compartments, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, (7 3/4" x 5 1/2"). One the more desirable titles from the Wanderer series. 264 pages, w/ Index; 15 illustrated plates by Dexter and 32 reproductions from works of art. An exceptionally clean, tight copy, showing just light wear and rubbing. Size: Octavo. Leather. Near Fine. Illus. by Walter Dexter.
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- Bookseller
- Books & Bidders, Antiquarian Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004565
- Title
- Wanderer in Paris [Fine Binding]
- Author
- Lucas, E. V
- Illustrator
- Walter Dexter
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Publisher
- The MacMillan Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1924
- Keywords
- WANDERER SERIES; LEATHER BINDING
- Bookseller catalogs
- Leather Bound Books;
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack 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...
- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.