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THE WORKS OF THE ENGLISH POETS VOL. 32 With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical
by Samuel Johnson
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Pomona, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: J. Davis. 1790. First Edition; First Printing. Fine Binding. Good+ in boards. Owner bookplate on front pastedown. Chipping on spine. Light rubbing along panel edges. Light foxing throughout text. .
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- Bookseller
- Rare Book Cellar
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 125062
- Title
- THE WORKS OF THE ENGLISH POETS VOL. 32 With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical
- Author
- Samuel Johnson
- Format/Binding
- Fine Binding
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- J. Davis
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1790
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine Binding
- An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- 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....
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- 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...
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