A Gallery of Children
by A.A. Milne
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
-
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
David McKay Co., 1925. Hardcover. Good. Folio in light blue cloth, titles in gilt, color pastedown on the front board. The cloth on the front board and spine are quite soiled, the rear board a little less so. Rubbing at the corners and spine ends, front hinge starting, 3' tear to the ffep, one of the plates detached and chipped. There are eleven other plates with shallow margin stains and short closed tears; the images are brigh and undamaged.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dunaway Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 262268
- Title
- A Gallery of Children
- Author
- A.A. Milne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- David McKay Co.
- Date Published
- 1925
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Dunaway Books
Biblio member since 2011
Saint Louis, Missouri
About Dunaway Books
Dunaway Books is an absolutely necessary stop for the bibliophile on the Grand South Grand strip. Housed within an airy, spacious former gallery, we carry an unparalleled selection of fine used, out of print and rare volumes. Upon stepping into our store, you will find aisle after aisle of scrupulously collected books treating a broad variety of subjects in depth. We keep new small-press titles by local authors or about local subjects, children's books and shelves of CDs for music lovers. There is something here for everyone. Whether you have a few hours or just a few minutes to while away, Dunaway Books is designed to be an intellectually and creatively stimulating place for the scholar, the collector, and the good old-fashioned voracious reader.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- 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.
- 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....
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.