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The Life of Richard Earl Howe, K.G., Admiral of the fleet, and General of Marines.
by BARROW, Sir John
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1838. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Octavo. Full green morocco binding, spine gilt in compartments with title direct, double rule and elaborate decorations to boards gilt, all edges and endpapers marbled. Short ink dedication 'William George Stevenson from his affectionate friend W. Holland on his leaving Eton, Ebetion 1844.' on ffep. Engraved frontispiece, 2 folding facsimile letters of George III and Lord Howe. Slightly wear on edges, little signs with minor soiled on boards, occasionally foxing inside. Very fresh and nice copy. .
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- Bookseller
- Michal Sawka Rare & Collectable
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000912
- Title
- The Life of Richard Earl Howe, K.G., Admiral of the fleet, and General of Marines.
- Author
- BARROW, Sir John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1838
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Michal Sawka Rare & Collectable
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London, Greater London
About Michal Sawka Rare & Collectable
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- 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...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- 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....
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Facsimile
- An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
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