The Lives of the most Eminent English Poets with Critical Observations on their Works. Vol. II.
by Samuel Johnson
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
H. Baldwin et al, 1801. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1801. No edition remarks. 287 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, moderate to end-papers and text-block edges. Minor cracking to gutter at front exposing binding cloth. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards are bowed. Minor dust marks on both boards. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.
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- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1657702042CLB
- Title
- The Lives of the most Eminent English Poets with Critical Observations on their Works. Vol. II.
- Author
- Samuel Johnson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- H. Baldwin et al
- Date Published
- 1801
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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...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- 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...
- Gutter
- The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
- Acceptable
- A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in readable condition, although no standard exists...
- 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....
- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.