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The Fables of Florian
by Jean-Pierre Claris De Florian, translated by Gen. J.W. Phelps
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Independence, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
From the Preface: The author of these fables was brought at an early age under the influence of Voltaire, but preserved his own individuality. The Preface is an interesting read about the author. The stories are accompanied by interesting black and white illustrations by Grandville.
Fair condition. The cover is green cloth over boards with gold gilt lettering. All page edges are also gold gilt. The cover shows wear at the spine and corners and there is some staining. The end papers are a light olive green flower, calico-type of print. The inside covers has previous owners names in ink, plus a date of Nov. 19th, 1888. There is also a purple ink stamp on both end papers. The end papers are cracked at the spine, but the cover is still attached. Page 17/18 is partially loose from the binding and shows wear. The rest of the pages/binding is intact and the text is clean. Light page tanning.
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122 pages.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Binding tight, content clean and straight. The hard cover is in very good condition with minor corner bumping and head and foot of spine has softened and rubbing along edges. Gilt on front and spine is in very good condition. If purchasing internationally, please inquire about shipping charges before purchase.
Fair condition. The cover is green cloth over boards with gold gilt lettering. All page edges are also gold gilt. The cover shows wear at the spine and corners and there is some staining. The end papers are a light olive green flower, calico-type of print. The inside covers has previous owners names in ink, plus a date of Nov. 19th, 1888. There is also a purple ink stamp on both end papers. The end papers are cracked at the spine, but the cover is still attached. Page 17/18 is partially loose from the binding and shows wear. The rest of the pages/binding is intact and the text is clean. Light page tanning.
Please use photos as part of the description.
122 pages.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Binding tight, content clean and straight. The hard cover is in very good condition with minor corner bumping and head and foot of spine has softened and rubbing along edges. Gilt on front and spine is in very good condition. If purchasing internationally, please inquire about shipping charges before purchase.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Blue & Grey Book Shoppe
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1451
- Title
- The Fables of Florian
- Author
- Jean-Pierre Claris De Florian, translated by Gen. J.W. Phelps
- Illustrator
- J.J. Grandville
- Format/Binding
- Cloth over boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John B. Alden, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1888
- Pages
- 122
- Weight
- 2.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Florian, fables, children, vintage, antique book, 1800's
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children; Classic; Antiques; Books - Vintage;
Terms of Sale
Blue & Grey Book Shoppe
EXCEPT as noted in description. 30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Blue & Grey Book Shoppe
Biblio member since 2005
Independence, Missouri
About Blue & Grey Book Shoppe
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- 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,...
- Fair
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- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- 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....
- 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...
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