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The Pleasures of England: Lectures given in Oxford: I The Pleasures of Learning, II The Pleasures of Faith, III The Pleasures of Deed, IV The Pleasures of Fancy [in four parts bound as one]
by Ruskin, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
George Allen , 1884/5 . Hardback. . 4to maroon quarter leather with 5 raised bands and maroon cloth boards, marbled endpapers. Gilt title/author in spine compartments. Each of 4 parts has its own title page. The picture on this listing page is of the actual book for sale. VG hardback (spine gently sunned, light bumping to corners, light foredge spotting). Ownership inscription on front free endpaper.
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Details
- Bookseller
- High Barn Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41623
- Title
- The Pleasures of England: Lectures given in Oxford: I The Pleasures of Learning, II The Pleasures of Faith, III The Pleasures of Deed, IV The Pleasures of Fancy [in four parts bound as one]
- Author
- Ruskin, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardback.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Allen
- Date Published
- 1884/5
- Pages
- 161 pp
Terms of Sale
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Payment can be made by Paypal or sterling cheques drawn on UK banks. Books can be returned within 7 days of receipt by prior arrangement with seller.
About the Seller
High Barn Books
Biblio member since 2003
Lancaster, Lancashire
About High Barn Books
Small independent bookseller based in Lancashire UK.
Glossary
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- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- 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...
- 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....
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
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