The Rambler: A Periodical Paper, Publilshed in 1750, 1751, 1752 by Samuel Johnson; with The Adventurer by Hawkesworth; The Idler by Johnson; and The Connoisseur by Mr. Town
by Samuel Johnson
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
Henry G. Bohn, 1863. Hardcover. Very Good. Very thick 8vo, full polished calf, gilt ruling, raised bands, gilt decorations in the compartments, leather title labels, marbled page edges and endsheets. Front hinge cracked but the binding is quite firm, light rubbing at the corners and spine ends, text block very mildly toned.
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- Bookseller
- Dunaway Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 242086
- Title
- The Rambler: A Periodical Paper, Publilshed in 1750, 1751, 1752 by Samuel Johnson; with The Adventurer by Hawkesworth; The Idler by Johnson; and The Connoisseur by Mr. Town
- Author
- Samuel Johnson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn
- Date Published
- 1863
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
- 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...
- 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...
- 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....
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- 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...
- 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,...
- 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...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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