- Bookseller: Hoffman Books
- Seller Inventory #: 61162
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: VG
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press
- Place: New York
- Date published: 1946
Book Description
New York: Cornell Maritime Press. VG. 1946. Hardcover. Victory Edition. 1167pp., navy cloth, gilt printing, some spotting to covers, gently bumped spine ends, corners, front hinge starting. Contents show a light toning to edges but are otherwise bright and complete. A near Very Good copy. .
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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.
hinge : The portion of a book near the spine that is intended to flex to allow the book to open.
bumped : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.
Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
