Click for full-size.
Hand-Book of Colorado: With Maps and Illustrations. Second Year of Publication.
by J.A. BLAKE & F. C. WILLETT
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Denver: J.A. Blake & F.C. Willett, 1872. J.A. BLAKE & F. C. WILLETT. . Hand-Book of Colorado. With Maps and
Illustrations. Second Year of Publication. Denver: J.A. Blake & F.C. Willett, 1872.
First edition of second publication, (although no first publication has been listed on OCLC, nor at auction in last 40 years). Octavo. 136 pp. With many full page ads throughout.
Original purple pebbled cloth, gilt-stamped on front cover. Front endpapers are ads as is rear paste-down. Front hinge starting, spine with small split to cloth, covers stained, extremities rubbed, very good.
Contains ads of the period and maps, as well as a map with railroad connections.
HBS 66658.
$500.
Illustrations. Second Year of Publication. Denver: J.A. Blake & F.C. Willett, 1872.
First edition of second publication, (although no first publication has been listed on OCLC, nor at auction in last 40 years). Octavo. 136 pp. With many full page ads throughout.
Original purple pebbled cloth, gilt-stamped on front cover. Front endpapers are ads as is rear paste-down. Front hinge starting, spine with small split to cloth, covers stained, extremities rubbed, very good.
Contains ads of the period and maps, as well as a map with railroad connections.
HBS 66658.
$500.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Heritage Book Shop, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 66658
- Title
- Hand-Book of Colorado
- Author
- J.A. BLAKE & F. C. WILLETT
- Illustrator
- J.A. BLAKE & F. C. WILLETT
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J.A. Blake & F.C. Willett
- Place of Publication
- Denver
- Date Published
- 1872
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Maps|Americana
Terms of Sale
Heritage Book Shop, LLC
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Heritage Book Shop, LLC
Biblio member since 2006
Beverly Hills, California
About Heritage Book Shop, LLC
Owned and operated by Ben Weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, Heritage Book Shop\'s inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. Heritage Book Shop serves a clientele base consisting of private collectors as well as esteemed public institutions. We take great pride in the dedication we offer our clients. Whether you are building a first-rate collection of a favorite author or an extensive library, we look forward to offering the experience of our knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Paste-down
- The paste-down is the portion of the endpaper that is glued to the inner boards of a hardback book. The paste-down forms an...
- 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....
- 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...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Pebbled
- Pebbled cloth or leather describes the covering of a hardcover book with a decorative texture of repeated small raised bumps,...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Collecting Little Golden Books
These iconic childrens board books are collectible if you can find an original in great condition! Learn more about collecting Little Golden Books.
Collect modern first editions
Biblio is showcasing the top book published every year starting in 1919. See if your favorite modern first edition made the list! Check out our collecting first editions by the year.
Also Recommended
-
-
-
-
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year
