London: Osgood, McIlvaine, 1895. Hardcover. Near fine. 4 volumes. Edited and with an introduction by George Duruy. Translated by Charles E. Roche. Illustrated with seven portraits, two facsimiles and two plans. Bound in original half calf and cloth boards with two gilt stamped leather title labels on the spine, five raised bands, top edge gilt and marbled end papers. Minor wear at corners and spines, otherwise a fine set.

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Bookseller: James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 25043
Title: Memoirs Of Barras Member Of The Directorate. 4 Volumes.
Author: Barras, Paul
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Osgood, McIlvaine
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1895
Keywords: LEATHER
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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...
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....
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...