Chambers's Encyclopedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People.
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Alfriston, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
10 volumes. W. and R. Chambers, London. 1860 to 1868.. Hardback.. Black and White illustrations. Leather spines and corners; marbled boards. Blind stamped decoration to spines, with gilt detailing and spine labels. Good (+) to Very Good: Spine labels various chipped; some hinges cracked. But a handsome set. Alas, some wretch removed all maps. Oversize; Postage & Packing may cost extra.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Much Ado Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28889
- Title
- Chambers's Encyclopedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People.
- Format/Binding
- Hardback.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- 10 volumes. W. and R. Chambers, London. 1860 to 1868.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Miscellaneous;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Much Ado Books
Oversize or multi-volume sets may cost more - prices upon request. Overseas shipping available - prices will depend on book, destination & speed. Books not found to be as described may be returned within 7 days for full refund, including shipping costs.
About the Seller
Much Ado Books
Biblio member since 2006
Alfriston, Aberdeen
About Much Ado Books
Nestled in a charming Medeival village, tucked in the South Downs of East Sussex, Much Ado offers a hand-picked selection of new and old books. Our stock ranges from cheap-and-cheerful paperbacks to rarities for collectors.New books are not taken from bestsellers lists, but instead are selected for their quality or interest. Owners Cate Olson and Nash Robbins ran a shop in Marblehead, Massachusetts for 20 years before moving to Alfriston, where Much Ado has been open for more than two years.If your primary interest is in old and antiquarian books, please contact us before visiting.
Glossary
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- 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....
- Marbled boards
- ...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- 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...