Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis; Or a Series of Views from Drawings Made on the Spot By J.C. Nattes, Illustrative of the Capital of France, and the Surrounding Places. With an Historical and Descriptive Account

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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...[more]

good+

A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.

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...[more]

marbled paper

Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...[more]

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....[more]

folio

A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description....[more]

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...[more]

New

A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects,...[more]

fine

A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...[more]

soiled

Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.