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The Circuit Rider: A Tale of the Heroic Age
de Edward Eggleston
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Very Good Indeed
- Librería
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Sobre este artículo
New York: J. B. Ford & Company , 1874 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. The first edition of this wonderfully illustrated work of adventure fiction set in the American midwest, written by Edward Eggleston. The first edition. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Written by American historian and novelist, Edward Eggleston, known for his works of historical fiction, such as this novel. 'The Circuit Rider' is an exciting, heroic tale set in the Midwest of America. Eggleston based this novel partly on his own experiences growing up, presenting an adventure-filled, yet realistic view of this life. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty additional illustrations. Collated, complete.With the bookplate and signature of Henry A. Kidder, an American bank founder, establishing Kidder, Peabody & Co. in 1865.Seven pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing and a little bumping to the extremities. Slight fading to the spine, with the odd mark to the cloth. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a little age toned, but clean. Ink inscription to the first blank. Very Good Indeed
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Detalles
- Librería
- Rooke Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 905Q9
- Título
- The Circuit Rider: A Tale of the Heroic Age
- Autor
- Edward Eggleston
- Ilustrador
- Not Stated
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Cloth
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good Indeed
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- J. B. Ford & Company
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Fecha de publicación
- 1874
- Tamaño
- 7.5" by 5"
- Palabras clave
- Edward Eggleston Americana Midwestern America adventure fiction Americana
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- 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....
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
