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Ballad Stories of the Affections, from the Scandanavian (Signed Presentation Copy)
by Buchanan, Robert
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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nr Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
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About This Item
George Routledge & Sons, 1869. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Pinwell, G J; Small, W; Houghton, A B; Dalziel, E; Dalziel, T; Lawson, J; Watson, J D. [1869] xiv, 174, plus four pages of publisher's adverts at rear. Green buckram covers with bevelled edges, ornate gilt centre cartouche, surrounded by gilt border, by Albert Warren with his "W" incorporated in the design on the spine. All edges gilt. 34 illustrations, all engraved by the Dalziel Brothers. Bound by W Bone and Son of Fleet Street, London. Author's presentation copy, with a letter from Buchanan to the Dalziel Brothers, whose engravings feature in the volume, offering his apologies for the delay in publication, tipped in on half title. Signed by Gilbert Dalziel on the front endpaper and his bookplate on the front paste down. A scarce, beautiful book with unique associations to the author and engravers. Boards very slightly rubbed at edges, a few tiny marks, one corner lightly bumped. Occasional spotting internally. Lovely volume.
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- Bookseller
- BookAddiction
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001838
- Title
- Ballad Stories of the Affections, from the Scandanavian (Signed Presentation Copy)
- Author
- Buchanan, Robert
- Illustrator
- Pinwell, G J; Small, W; Houghton, A B; Dalziel, E; Dalziel, T; Lawson, J; Watson, J D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- George Routledge & Sons
- Date Published
- 1869
- Keywords
- illustrated books, wood engravings, engraving, dalziel, dalziel brothers, signed books
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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nr Canterbury, Kent
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Based in the leafy hamlet of Chartham Hatch, just a few miles from the historic Cathedral city of Canterbury, BookAddiction offers beautiful, illustrated and collectible used books and a selection of unique works on paper.BookAddiction was established in 1999 (originally trading as The Virtual Bookshelf). We are members of the book-selling co-operation, Ibooknet, which extends the highest professional and ethical standards, and are in the process of joining the Provincial Booksellers' Fairs Association (PBFA).Follow our blog, on books and book collecting at www.bookaddictionuk.wordpress.uk or visit our website at www.bookaddiction.co.uk.We welcome inquiries about our books and endeavour to respond promptly. Please ask away, Offers always welcome.
Glossary
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- 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...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- 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...
- Tipped In
- Tipped In is used to describe something which has been glued into a book. Tipped-in items can include photos, book plates,...
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