The Book of Snobs ; and Sketches and Travels in London
by W.M. Thackeray with Illustrations by the the Author
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
-
Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Smith, Elder & Co.,, 1869. Hardcover. Good. 440 p., clean and unmarked except for signature of former owner on front end page; half leather with still bright gilt lettering between raised edges; marbled bords and end papers, binding firm but gutters cracked, Fine paper somewhat age-toned but strong, and not foxed. Leather covers slightly bumped; crack between spine panel and front board, but without detachment. Of course, the ill. are wonderful. With skillful repair this would be a treasure.
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- Bookseller
- Robert Harper Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 052800
- Title
- The Book of Snobs ; and Sketches and Travels in London
- Author
- W.M. Thackeray with Illustrations by the the Author
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder & Co.,
- Date Published
- 1869
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Robert Harper Books LLC
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Hyattsville, Maryland
About Robert Harper Books LLC
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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...
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- 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...
- 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,...