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The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier [9 volumes bound in 18]

The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier [9 volumes bound in 18]

The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier [9 volumes bound in 18]
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The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier [9 volumes bound in 18]

by Whittier, John Greenleaf

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Houghton Mifflin, 1892. First Thus. Leather Binding. Fine. A simply stunning set in magnificent bindings. The 9 originals volumes have been bound in 18 by the Riverside Press bindery (stamped at front). The bindings are a rich, vibrant red 3/4 morocco over marbled boards, the spines have raised bands and elegant gilt tiling, the top edges are gilt, and the endpapers are marbled, other edges are uncut. This is a fine, crisp set with only the slightest hints of wear. The set is illustrated with photogravures and steel engravings, and each of the 9 original volumes (Parts I of each of these paired volumes), have hand-colored frontispieces (9 in all). This is copy #174 of 750 numbered sets, printed on heavy handmade paper. This set has outstanding shelf presence.

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Bookseller
Arundel Books of Seattle US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
605565
Title
The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier [9 volumes bound in 18]
Author
Whittier, John Greenleaf
Format/Binding
Leather Binding
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Thus
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Date Published
1892
Weight
0.00 lbs
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Arundel Books stunning new store is located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, and has an eclectic stock that will satisfy both the avid reader and discriminating collector.

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

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...
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
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Crisp
A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
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...
Marbled boards
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