Ward, Lock & Bowden, 1890. Hardcover. Very Good. Ward, Lock and Bowden; London, not dated [1890]. Hardcover. First Edition. A Very Good, blue cloth binding with red lettering and illustration on front board, gilt lettering and illustration on spine, binding intact, some handling/scuffing to boards, crimping to spine edges, bumped bottom rear board corner, some rubbing to board and spine edges, cracked front hinge, top text block edge a bit dusty, mild scattered foxing to text block edges and front/back matters, some age toning to pages, spine buckram separating from backing material, without Dust wrapper. A nice, overall clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 512pp., b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.

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Bookseller: Lavendier Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 111111112101
Title: The Adventures of Two Brave Boys and Other Stories
Author: G.A. Henty
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Ward, Lock & Bowden
Date Published: 1890
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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....
Cracked: In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
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...
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Buckram: A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.