Beacon Lights of History (8 Volumes)
by Lord, John
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc, 1921. Hardcover. Good. Eight volumes in brown textured boards. Edgewear on boards, light rubbing. Previous owner's name on front paste-down of each volume. Pages yellowed on edges but clean inside with little writing. Vol. VIII has small water-stain on side edge of pages. Vol. V and Vol. VII have cracked hinges at title page; otherwise sound binding throughout each volume. An attractive set. . Size: 16mo - over 5 3/4 in - 6 3/4 in tall. Year: 1921.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Book Bin (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BBS-045993
- Title
- Beacon Lights of History (8 Volumes)
- Author
- Lord, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc
- Date Published
- 1921
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Paste-down
- The paste-down is the portion of the endpaper that is glued to the inner boards of a hardback book. The paste-down forms an...
- 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...
- 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,...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.