A Classical Dictionary; Containing a Copius Account of all the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors; With the Value of Coins, Weights, and Measures Used Among the Greeks and Romans; and a Chronological Table
by Lempriere, J
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1806. Hardcover. Good. Maroon half-leather with gilt spine titles and ruling, heavy edgewear, 2-in split at top of front outer hinge and a 1-in split at the bottom; the rest of the front outer hinge starting. Spine square. Binding sound; interior has previously been repaired, with newer endsheets than the pages of the textblock. Text toned and occasionally foxed, else clean, with no prior owner's markings.
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- The Book Bin (US)
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- Title
- A Classical Dictionary; Containing a Copius Account of all the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors; With the Value of Coins, Weights, and Measures Used Among the Greeks and Romans; and a Chronological Table
- Author
- Lempriere, J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- T. Cadell and W. Davies
- Date Published
- 1806
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- 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...