- Bookseller: Hoffman Books
- Seller Inventory #: 66182
- Format: Hardcover
- Book condition: VG
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Paul B. Hoeber
- Place: (New York)
- Date published: 1959
Book Description
(New York): Paul B. Hoeber. VG. 1959. Hardcover. Second Edition. Volume Three only. 781 pages, complete with 1028 illustrations. 10 1/4" x 7", maroon cloth with gilt and black stamping to the spine. The covers are just slightly rubbed with some light soiling. The contents are bright and nice. About Very Good in a soiled and edge chipped dust jacket. .
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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.
chipped : A defect in which small pieces missing from the edges.
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.
soiling : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
