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A History of France. Third Edition, Revised. In Three Volumes
by Kitchin, G. W
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1892. From the personal library of Edward Robeson Taylor, his bookplate and SIGNED by him in pencil front end page of Vol. I. Edward Robeson Taylor (1838-1923) was an author and poet, physician, lawyer, and 28th Mayor of San Francisco(1907-1910). Three volumes in contemporary fine bindings of half polished calf over merbled boards, the backs richly and intricately gilt, marbled end papers, 26 maps in text, many of them folding, numerous tables. Near Fine, very light rubbing at edges. A lovely set. . Third Edition, Revised. Half Polished Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008635
- Title
- A History of France. Third Edition, Revised. In Three Volumes
- Author
- Kitchin, G. W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- Third Edition, Revised
- Publisher
- Oxford at the Clarendon Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1892
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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Glossary
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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