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Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest by W.H. Hudson.
by W.H. Hudson
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada
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About This Item
Author: W.H. Hudson
Title: Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest by W.H. Hudson.
Publisher: London, Duckworth & Co., 1904. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: 315 pages.
Binding: Attractive and fine binding, finely and beautifully bound by Bayntun-Riviere in full green morocco leather, the spine beautifully lettered and dated in gilt, gilt borders on boards, inner gilt borders and hand-marbled endpapers (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. An exquisite Bayntun-Riviere binding!
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
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The book: "A stunning 1904 first edition of ""Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest"" by W.H. Hudson, published by Duckworth & Co., London. This early environmental novel is exquisitely bound by Bayntun-Riviere, renowned for their fine craftsmanship. The novel is set in the lush forests of South America and blends romance, adventure, and mysticism with a deep appreciation for nature and its preservation.
Synopsis
Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest is an exotic romance by William Henry Hudson about a traveller to the Guyana jungle of southeastern Venezuela and his encounter with a forest dwelling girl named Rima.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MFLIBRA Antique Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1577212023466
- Title
- Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest by W.H. Hudson.
- Author
- W.H. Hudson
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, Duckworth & Co., 1904. First Edition.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
- Pages
- 315
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
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MONTREAL, Quebec
About MFLIBRA Antique Books
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- 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...
- 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...
- Fine Binding
- An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
- 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....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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