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A Monograph of Privately Illustrated Books: A Plea for Bibliomania
by Tredwell, Daniel M
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Manasquan, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Brooklyn, NY: Fred Tredwell, 1881. 1st Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine. 8vo.,(4)161pp. Beautiful First Edition. Bound in later tan calf with titles in gilt on spine. Marbled end-papers. Originally bound in stiff cardboard wraps with original front paper board unusually tipped in and bound in with tape. Square, tight and clean throughout with very light page edge toning but no foxing. Mild toning to leather but no other wear to speak of. Bookplate of C.F. Libbie & Co., Auctioneers on a preliminary blank. A gorgeous collectable copy.
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- Bookseller
- Brenner's Collectable Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010316
- Title
- A Monograph of Privately Illustrated Books: A Plea for Bibliomania
- Author
- Tredwell, Daniel M
- Format/Binding
- Full Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Fred Tredwell
- Place of Publication
- Brooklyn, NY
- Date Published
- 1881
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About the Seller
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About Brenner's Collectable Books
35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if photos are unclear or provide additional photos if needed.
All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.
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- 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Tipped In
- Tipped In is used to describe something which has been glued into a book. Tipped-in items can include photos, book plates,...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- 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...
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