- Bookseller: Hoffman Books
- Seller Inventory #: 61477
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: VG
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Collins
- Place: London
- Date published: 1974
Book Description
London: Collins. VG. 1974. Hardcover. First Edition. 76pp., burgandy colored cloth, gilt printing to spine. A Very Good copy in a price-clipped dj. .
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DJ : Short for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a 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.
price-clipped : The portion of the dust jacket flap where the publisher prints the suggested price has been cut away. Usually this is a clean 1-2" diagonal cut made with scissors.
Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
