Delineations of American Scenery and Character.
by AUDUBON, John James
- Used
- Condition
- Bookplate; light rubbing at joints and extremities; tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York:: G. A. Baker,, 1926.. half dark blue morocco, gilt spine.. Bookplate; light rubbing at joints and extremities; tight and sound. . Large 8vo,. With an Introduction by Francis Hobart Herrick.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27699
- Title
- Delineations of American Scenery and Character.
- Author
- AUDUBON, John James
- Format/Binding
- Half dark blue morocco, gilt spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate; light rubbing at joints and extremities; tight and sound.
- Publisher
- G. A. Baker,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1926.
- Pages
- xlix, 349 pp.
- Size
- Large 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
Glossary
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- 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...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- 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....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.