- Bookseller: Aleph-Bet Books, Inc.
- Seller Inventory #: 15644
- Book condition: 2
- Illustrator: DISNEY
- Date published: 1937
Book Description
1937. 2. DISNEY,WALT. WALT DISNEY'S COUNTRY COUSIN. Phil: McKay 1937. Sq. 4to, pict. bds, tail of spine chipped and edges rubbed else VG in frayed dw. The "Country Mouse and the City Mouse", illustrated with great color illustrations by the Disney studios on every page. Quite a scarce DIsney title.
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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.
chipped : A defect in which small pieces missing from the edges.
tail : The heel of the spine.
4to : Or quarto. A term used generally to describe the approximate size of a book, a book that is about 10" to 12" tall and roughly squarish in shape. The term is based on the size of paper traditionally used by book printers which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.
bds : An abbreviation used for boards, used to describe the front and back coverings of a hard covered book.
