Macmillan and Company, 1923. First Edition. Leather Binding. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Slight rubbing to covers (leather over cloth; chiefly to edges); slight internal browning to edges and endpapers. xiii, [1], 371 pages. Includes 51 additional essays and short pieces, plus the author's preface (dated October 12, 1923); few bibliographical references. Bound in 3/4 dark green morocco over dark blue cloth by F. & E. Stoneham Limited, gilt-stamped and decorated spine with partly raised bands, covers ruled gilt, light green marbled endpapers, t.e.g., remaining edges trimmed. In supplied clear mylar protective jacket.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: L073916
Title: A Second Scrap Book
Author: Saintsbury, George
Format/Binding: Leather Binding
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Macmillan and Company
Date Published: 1923
Keywords: Saintsbury, George English Literature 20th Century Essay Criticism Binding QX91 Setzlztv, , , , , , ,

Terms of Sale

Arundel Books of Seattle

7-day return only if not as described (you must notify us immediately on upon receipt of any problem). We pack carefully.

About the Seller

Arundel Books of Seattle

This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2005

Seattle, Washington

Ask Seller a Question

About Arundel Books of Seattle

Arundel Books stunning new store is located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, and has an eclectic stock that will satisfy both the avid reader and discriminating collector.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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....
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...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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...
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
12mo: A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
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...