Lays of Ancient Rome.
by MACAULAY, Thomas Babington. SCHARF, George (illus.)
- Used
- Condition
- Ink ownership inscription on flyleaf; 1896 full-page inscription opposite the illustrated half-title; light foxing throughout, m
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans,, 1855.. A new edition.. contemporary full tan calf, elaborately gilt; gilt panelled spine; a.e.g. . Ink ownership inscription on flyleaf; 1896 full-page inscription opposite the illustrated half-title; light foxing throughout, mostly to the margins. Light rubbing to the handsome binding; tight and sound.. 8vo,. With illustrations, original and from the antique, drawn on wood by George Scharf, Jun..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46256
- Title
- Lays of Ancient Rome.
- Author
- MACAULAY, Thomas Babington. SCHARF, George (illus.)
- Illustrator
- With illustrations, original and from the antique, drawn on wood by George Scharf, Jun.
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary full tan calf, elaborately gilt; gilt panelled spine; a.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - Ink ownership inscription on flyleaf; 1896 full-page inscription opposite the illustrated half-title; light foxing throughout, m
- Edition
- A new edition.
- Publisher
- Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1855.
- Pages
- 210 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
Glossary
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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...
- 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...