Queen Charlott's Loan Exhibition of Old Silver : English Irish and Scottish All Prior to 1739 with Examples of Present Day Work Wednesday May 1st to Saturday June 8th 1929 at Seaford House Belgrave Square London
by Anonymous
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Sorn, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: The Saint Catherine Press Ltd, 1929. 1st Edition. Blue Cloth. Very Good. Large 8vo - (Over 9 - 9¾). Type: Limited Edition Limited edition being no 245 out of 500 copies. 74 pp of introduction and catalogue followed by LXXX b/w photographic plates, separated with tissue guards. Includes a 2 page insert of 'IIlustrated Books on Old Silver. Gilt embossed lettering to the front board and spine. Gilt upper fore edge. Light rubbing to the head and tail of the spines. Light soiling to the boards and a couple of corners turned in. Slightest of bumps to the top edge of the front and rear boards. The tissue frontispiece has a couple of neat creases along its length. The pages are clean and tight. A very good copy.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Trumpington Fine Books Limited
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 208405
- Title
- Queen Charlott's Loan Exhibition of Old Silver : English Irish and Scottish All Prior to 1739 with Examples of Present Day Work Wednesday May 1st to Saturday June 8th 1929 at Seaford House Belgrave Square London
- Author
- Anonymous
- Format/Binding
- Blue Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Saint Catherine Press Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1929
- Size
- Large 8vo - (Over 9 - 9Â&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Trumpington Fine Books Limited
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...
- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
- 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...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- 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....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Browse rare books
Interested in rare and collectible books? Booksellers from around the world showcase some of their finest in Biblio’s rare book room.
Collecting Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley was a well-known and highly controversial figure in the first half of the 20th Century. A writer, occultist, magician, and mountaineer, Crowley impacted a diverse collection of sub-cultures and interests. See collectible Crowley from Biblio booksellers.
