New York: American Book Exchange, 1880. Book. Very Good. Cloth. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. First thus. 1880. VG+. Part of a twenty volume set. A reprint of the last (1879) Edinburgh and London edition of Chambers's Encyclopaedia. Large additions on topics for American readers. Maroon cloth/no issued DJ. Gilt lettering. Boards have light edgewear and rubbing. Light silverfishing. Spine cloth has chipping at top edge. Front hinge open. Spine tight. A handsome copy of this reference volume covering 'Honolulu' to 'Lepidus.'.

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Bookseller: Respectful Exits (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: GR043003B457
Title: Library of Universal Knowledge, Vol. VIII.
Author: Editor
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Publisher: American Book Exchange
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1880
Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
Keywords: ENCYCLOPAEDIA REFERENCE UNITED STATES
Bookseller catalogs: Rare Reference;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
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....
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...
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...
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Chipping: A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...