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Guy Mannering; or, The Astrologer. By the Author of "Waverley
by Scott, Walter
- Used
- Condition
- Early nineteenth-century speckled tan calf, gilt spines with leather labels, raised bands. Some slight rubbing at joints, second
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Printed by James Ballantyne for Longman, Hurst.., 1815. Third Edition. 3 vols. 12mo. Early nineteenth-century speckled tan calf, gilt spines with leather labels, raised bands. Some slight rubbing at joints, second volume starting but sound, overall a very pretty set however, clean, crisp, all half-titles present. Third Edition. 3 vols. 12mo.
Synopsis
Guy Mannering or The Astrologer is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published anonymously in 1815. According to an introduction that Scott wrote in 1829, he had originally intended to write a story of the supernatural, but changed his mind soon after starting. The book was a huge success, selling out the day after its first edition.
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6182
- Title
- Guy Mannering; or, The Astrologer. By the Author of "Waverley
- Author
- Scott, Walter
- Format/Binding
- 3 vols. 12mo
- Book Condition
- Used - Early nineteenth-century speckled tan calf, gilt spines with leather labels, raised bands. Some slight rubbing at joints, second
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Publisher
- Printed by James Ballantyne for Longman, Hurst..
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1815
- Keywords
- Scottish | Sir Walter Scott
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York
About James Cummins Bookseller
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
- 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...
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- 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...
- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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