The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent
by IRVING, Washington
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Printed by C.S. Van Winkle, 1819-20.. Four parts (of seven) bound in one volume, with part I third edition, part II a mix of the points given by Langfeld and parts III and IV second editions, 8vo, 169, (1), 92, 93, (1) pp. Some light foxing, hinge slightly cracked but sound early on in the first part, title page of part I with a light stain. 20th century half morocco. Langfeld p.15.
Reviews
On May 24 2015, a reader said:
I have found another volume of this same book in similiar condition. I have only read the preface at this time, however it is very interesting because it is written in the old enlish style of the day. very unique to read the language and phrases of the time
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bow Windows Bookshop (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 39664
- Title
- The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent
- Author
- IRVING, Washington
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- New York: Printed by C.S. Van Winkle
- Date Published
- 1819-20.
- Keywords
- Literature
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bow Windows Bookshop
Biblio member since 2006
Lewes, East Sussex
About Bow Windows Bookshop
Bow Windows Bookshop has a large general stock of old and fine books and maps. Owned in partnership by Ric Latham and Jonathan Menezes, we buy and sell all manner of titles from early leatherbound volumes to modern first editions. We exhibit at bookfairs in the UK and North America and issue regular printed catalogues. Located in the beautiful county town of Lewes in the south-east of England, we are open six days a week. All our books are described as accurately as possible and we abide by the Code of Good Practice of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association
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.
- 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,...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- 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...