The Life of George Washington; with curious anecdotes, equally honourable to himself, and exemplary to his young countrymen ..
by Weems, M. L
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Heavy foxing throughout. Mild damp stain to first few pages. Heavy rubbing to covers and spine. Previous owners name in pencil t
- Seller
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Oakland, California, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Joseph Allen, 1844. Hardcover. Heavy foxing throughout. Mild damp stain to first few pages. Heavy rubbing to covers and spine. Previous owners name in pencil to front free end paper. Moderate rubbing and bumping to corners of boards. Front board hanging loosely from binding. Small pieces of tape to spine. Heavy chipping to head and foot of spine. Overall good.. Hardcover octavo in brown leather boards. 244 pages: illustrations, portraits; 18 cm. Washington, George, 1732-1799.
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- Bookseller
- Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 90035
- Title
- The Life of George Washington; with curious anecdotes, equally honourable to himself, and exemplary to his young countrymen ..
- Author
- Weems, M. L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Heavy foxing throughout. Mild damp stain to first few pages. Heavy rubbing to covers and spine. Previous owners name in pencil t
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Joseph Allen
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1844
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About the Seller
Bibliope by Calvello Books
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Oakland, California
About Bibliope by Calvello Books
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Glossary
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- 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...
- 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....
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.