Modern Chivalry [Scarce variant]
by Brackenridge, H. H
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Frontenac, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia, PA: Getz, Buck & Co (No. 4 Hart's Buildings), n.d. Second edition since the author'. Hardcover. Acceptable. Darley. Two volumes in one. "Second edition since the author's death with a biographical notice, a critical disquisition on the work, and explanatory notes. With Illustrations from original drawings by Darley". A scarce variant, printed in Philadelphia. Corner of title page repaired. Tp heavily foxed, with some soil. Possibly cut down, as Charles A. Hamilton's signature is cut off at the top of the page. Although there is no other indication that the text has been cut down. Half leather calf binding appears to be contemporary with printing. Also signed, "J. H. Hamilton" on fep in pencil. Large 16 mo. Calf is heavily worn but spine is whole, and leather label is in very good condition. Hinges are cracked through but attached. Pages are only lightly foxed. Small light stain to top corner of second volume. Volume 1 paginated to 192; volume 2 to 189. Rare.
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- Bookseller
- Mythos Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008773
- Title
- Modern Chivalry [Scarce variant]
- Author
- Brackenridge, H. H
- Illustrator
- Darley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition since the author'
- Publisher
- Getz, Buck & Co (No. 4 Hart's Buildings)
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date Published
- n.d
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Frontenac, Minnesota
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Mythos Center is a research and retreat center on the banks of the Ms. River. We have been selling on line since 1994. In addition to our general academic and speciality stock, we are beginning to put our personal collections in myth, ritual and folklore-- up for sale. Inquiries are invited. Appointments only.
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- 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...
- 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....
- Acceptable
- A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in readable condition, although no standard exists...
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- 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,...
- 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...