Click for full-size.
The Literary Life: Authors and Authorship
by Shepard, William
- Used
- poor
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Poor
- Seller
-
Milwaukee , Wisconsin, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1882 258pp. Front endpaper has been removed as has the library pocket from the inside front board causing a large surface tear to the front pastedown. Spine ends and edges are rubbed. Some pages have foxing. The front hinge is cracked. Old library stamp on title page. inside rear board has a small surface tear. Boards have scuffs and light scratches. Spine ends have chipping and fraying. Front endpaper has light foxing. Edges and spine edges are rubbed. Library stamp and former owner notation in ink on title page. Spine is shaken. Some pages have foxing.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Poor. Ex-Library.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Seller
- Recycled Records and Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 10926
- Title
- The Literary Life: Authors and Authorship
- Author
- Shepard, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Poor
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1882
- Keywords
- ANTIQUARIAN AND RARE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian and Rare;
Terms of Sale
Recycled Records and Books
14 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs (not return shipping costs] for up to 14 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed.
About the Seller
Recycled Records and Books
Biblio member since 2010
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
About Recycled Records and Books
We have been serving the city of Milwaukee for 30 years in various locations. Now we would like to invite you to take a look see at what we can provide for you.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- 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,...
- 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....
- Shaken
- A hardcover in which the text block is loose, but still attached to the binding.
- 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...
- Poor
- A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book is still a reading copy with the full text still readable. Any...
- 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...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
Frequently asked questions
The Importance of Dust Jackets
Is the dust jacket of a book worth holding on to? Consider its form, its function, and its beauty. Learn more about dust jackets and their importance to your collection.
Collecting Miniature Books
Teeny, tiny, beautiful books...the world of miniature books is one that involves a lot of imagination and craftsmanship. Dive in and see!
