Peter Ibbetson. [1891]. Trilby. [1893]. The Martian. [1896]
by Du Maurier, George
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1896. First Appearance in Print-Superceding all other editions- UK, U.S., known world, universe in perpetuity. Three volumes, all bound from the pages of the original serial appearances in Harper's New Monthly Magazine. Includes: Peter Ibbetson. [1891]. Trilby. [1893]. The Martian. [1896]. Three volumes, uniformly bound in 3/4 red morocco, spines lettered in gilt, raised bands, gilt-ruled dentelles, linen endleaves, top edges gilt. A nice set of finely bound first appearances in print for these three important George Du Maurier titles. Book Condition: Mild wear to the extremities for each volume; tips rounded with wear, small splits at spine ends, light rubbing to covers. But gilt still nice and bright to the spine, interior pristine and unmarred, binding sound as rock. A sharp set! Super rare found as sammelband from Harper's for all 3 titles!
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Details
- Bookseller
- DuBois Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004027
- Title
- Peter Ibbetson. [1891]. Trilby. [1893]. The Martian. [1896]
- Author
- Du Maurier, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Appearance in Print-Superceding all other editions- UK, U.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper and Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1896
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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....
- 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...