The Toilers of the Sea : Connoisseur Edition, 2 Volumes in One
by Hugo, Victor
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/N/A
- Seller
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Auckland, New Zealand
Item Price
A$123.05A$86.13
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About This Item
Philadelphia, USA: University Library Association, 1880. Numbered 50/1,000 copies. Not Dated c1880. Green Marbled bds with Black Leather spine and cnrs, Gilt top edge, Marbled eps, both volumes paginated separately. Vol I pp vii 258 with 4 etched illus; Vol II pp v 268 with 5 illus. CONDITION Light rubbing with brittle spine just starting to crack bottom with large chip to head, tissue guard to frontis clean, interior tight and clean with sl discolouration to odd page. Overweight. Limited/Numbered. Half-Leather. Very Good/N/A. Illus. by Duez, E; Gilbert, V. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Toilers of the Sea, is a novel by Victor Hugo. The book is dedicated to the island of Guernsey, where Hugo spent 15 years in exile.
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- Bookseller
- Ariel Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10531
- Title
- The Toilers of the Sea : Connoisseur Edition, 2 Volumes in One
- Author
- Hugo, Victor
- Illustrator
- Duez, E; Gilbert, V
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- N/A
- Edition
- Limited/Numbered
- Publisher
- University Library Association
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, USA
- Date Published
- 1880
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- 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...
- BDS
- Common term for the covers of a hardbound book. The term 'boards' refers to the thick cardboard under the paper or cloth...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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....