The Fortunes of Nigel
by Sir Walter Scott
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
W.P. Nimmo, Hay, & Mitchell, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. No Edition Remarks. 392 pages. No dust jacket. Quarter bound in red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. RSPCA sticker to front pastedown. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to gutters, with exposed netting. Front hinge cracked with exposed netting. Binding is weakened but remains secure. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Slight fraying to cloth at spine ends.
Synopsis
The Fortunes of Nigel (1822) is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The setting is some time between 1616 and 1625.
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Details
- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1711004907ALK
- Title
- The Fortunes of Nigel
- Author
- Sir Walter Scott
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- W.P. Nimmo, Hay, & Mitchell
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 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,...
- Acceptable
- A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in readable condition, although no standard exists...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- 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...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- 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....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.