THE SATYRICON OF PETRONIUS ARBITER
by PETRONIUS ARBITER, OSCAR WILDE (TRANSLATION ASCRIBED TO)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
NEW YORK: PRIVATELY PRINTED, 1930. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 236 p. LIMITED EDITION 1200 COPIES HAVE BEEN PRINTED AND THE TYPE DISTRIBUTED. COPYRIGHT 1876. BOOK DESCRIPTION: BLACK CLOTH BOARD, GILT TITLE STAMPED/EMBOSSED ON SPINE COVER/FRONT BOARD, NATURAL TORN LEAF EDGE, BLACK DUST JACKET WITH RED STAMPED TITLE. DIMENSIONS: 9 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 1 1/4." CONDITION: VERY GOOD; SPOTTED/RUBBED BOARDS, CLEAN AND BRIGHT TEXT PAGES, TIGHT SPINE. DUST JACKET CONDITION: VERY GOOD; CHIPPED SPINE CROWN/HEEL, UPPER EDGE AT FRONT/REAR SMALL TEARS AND CHIPS.
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- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000952
- Title
- THE SATYRICON OF PETRONIUS ARBITER
- Author
- PETRONIUS ARBITER, OSCAR WILDE (TRANSLATION ASCRIBED TO)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- PRIVATELY PRINTED
- Place of Publication
- NEW YORK
- Date Published
- 1930
- Keywords
- Classics, General, Historical
- Size
- 8vo
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About the Seller
De Coux and Associates Books
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Crockett, California
About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- 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...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- 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....