The Renowned Library of the Late John A. Spoor; Part I - A-L; Public Sale April 26, 27, 28, at the Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1939
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Lake Huntington, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Parke-Bernet, 1939. 202 pp. 618 lots. Rubbing and soiling to stiff wraps, a pencil annotation to cover. Wraps with small tears, notably at top and bottom of spine. Inside fine. Spoor's bookplate mounted into stamped impression on cover. First editions of English XVIII-XIX century and American XIX Century Authors; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts including the Famous Emma Isola Album. . Wraps. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Details
- Bookseller
- Veery Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000393
- Title
- The Renowned Library of the Late John A. Spoor; Part I - A-L; Public Sale April 26, 27, 28, at the Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1939
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- Parke-Bernet
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1939
- Keywords
- auction catalog, books about books
- Bookseller catalogs
- Auction Catalog; Books About Books;
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Lake Huntington, New York
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...