- Bookseller: Hoffman Books
- Seller Inventory #: 62219
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: VG
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: George Routledge & Sons, Ltd.
- Place: London
- Date published: 1929
Book Description
London: George Routledge & Sons, Ltd.. VG. 1929. Hardcover. 505pp., 10 1/4" x 6 1/4", white cloth spine with blue paper covered boards, gilt stampine to spine. Covers are soiled and mottled, previous owner bookplate, front hinge starting. Contents show some light foxing, otherwise, bright and complete. A Good + copy. .
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boards : Common term for the covers of a hardbound book.
vg : Very Good condition. can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)
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. Also known as the back.
gilt : The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book. The edges of the text block, or an inlay in the front cover of the boards, for example.
soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
hinge : The portion of a book near the spine that is intended to flex to allow the book to open.
bookplate : A device (often decorative) affixed to the book, usually on the endpapers, which designates ownership (or former ownership).
Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
