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A Walk in and about the City of Canterbury, with Many Observations not to  be found in any Description hitherto published

A Walk in and about the City of Canterbury, with Many Observations not to be found in any Description hitherto published

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A Walk in and about the City of Canterbury, with Many Observations not to be found in any Description hitherto published

by Gostling, William

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Canterbury: Simmons and Kirkby 1777. 8vo. x, 11-402, [16] pp. Recent half brown calf over marbled boards with raised bands, maroon title labels, gilt-stamped lettering and decor to spine. Minor rubbing to boards. Bookplate to front pastedown, minor spots and yellowing to pages. Several fold-out maps (professionally repaired) and diagrams. Black & white plates collated complete. . Very Good. Half Calf. Second Edition. 1777.

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Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
70725
Title
A Walk in and about the City of Canterbury, with Many Observations not to be found in any Description hitherto published
Author
Gostling, William
Format/Binding
Half Calf
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Second Edition
Publisher
Simmons and Kirkby 1777
Place of Publication
Canterbury
Date Published
1777
Size
8vo.
Keywords
Canterbury,Kent,Cathedrals,University buildings
Bookseller catalogs
Antiquarian; Architecture; British Topography and Local History;

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Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

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....
Bookplate
Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
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...
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...
Marbled boards
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