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Beauty and the Beast; Or a Rough Outside with a Gentle Heart. A Poem
by Lamb, Charles
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: George Redway, 1886. Limited Edition. Near fine. 12mo, 6 3/8 x 3 7/8 inches (160 x 93 mm), pp. 80. Top edge gilt, rest uncut; full mottled calf binding, gilt triple fillets and rosette corners, raised bands and gilt decorations in compartments, turn-ins with gilt decorative scrolls, marbled end papers. Front cover detached cleanly but present, back hinge cracked, interiors pristine.
This is a limited edition of 100 copies of which this is no. 4. " Now first reprinted from then | original editon of 1811 | with a preface and notes | by Richard Herne Shepherd......
This is a limited edition of 100 copies of which this is no. 4. " Now first reprinted from then | original editon of 1811 | with a preface and notes | by Richard Herne Shepherd......
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68
- Title
- Beauty and the Beast; Or a Rough Outside with a Gentle Heart. A Poem
- Author
- Lamb, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- George Redway
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1886
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2018
Middletown, New York
About Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
- 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,...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- 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...
- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
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