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The History of the World, in Five Books.

by Ralegh, Sir Walter

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London: Printed for Tho. Basset, Ric. Chiswell, Benj. Tooke Etc, 1687. Whereunto is added in this edition, the life and tryal of the author. Hinges cracked and chipped. Corners heavily bumped, pockmarks and scratches to boards. spine leather cracked with some minor loss to ends, title faded. Bookplate to front pastedown, front endpapers a little loose, creased and chipped due to front gutter being cracked. Some ink notations to margins of preface pages. Content clean and sturdy, text and maps crisp and bright.. Full Leather. Good. Folio.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
55248
Title
The History of the World, in Five Books.
Author
Ralegh, Sir Walter
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good
Publisher
Printed for Tho. Basset, Ric. Chiswell, Benj. Tooke Etc
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1687
Size
Folio

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Bookplate
Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
Cracked
In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
Gutter
The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
Folio
A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
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...
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....
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