London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1903. reprint edition. Hardcover. Good. 12mo 7" - 7. G. Pearson, engraver, after drawings by Margery May. A perfectly serviceable reference copy; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy, nice-looking, published London, 1903, by Longmans, Green and Co., by the author of Homes Without Hands, Strange Dwellings, Insects at Home and others. This exemplar of Petland Revisited is accompanied with numerous illustrations engraved by G. Pearson from drawings by Margery May. Bound in short octavo format, full calf leather. Gilt-ruled dentelles to both covers, fine gilt-embossed illustration to front cover from the Oswestry School, indicating that this exemplar is a school-leaver's prize for good studentry. Five scant raised bands to spine, gilt flourishes and fleurs-de-lis, too, title blind-stamped to label. Rubbings to joints, edges, but still sturdy and stands alone easily. Marbled endpapers, bookplate inside front flap denoting that the prize was given by J.J. Lloyd Williams, Head Master of the Oswestry School. Bottom fore-tip of first free endpaper has detached because stuck to inside front flap, recto. Some faint, scattered foxing here and there. All page edges gilt. xvi [1], 2-310 pp. plus publisher's ads. All in, an attractive copy.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Livreiro: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Nº do estoque do livreiro: 355826
Título: Petland Revisited
Autor: Wood, J.G
Ilustrador: G. Pearson, engraver, after drawings by Margery May
Formato/Encadernação: Capa dura
Estado do livro: Usado - Bom
Quantidade Disponível: 1
Edição: reprint edition
Editorial: Longmans, Green and Co
Local de publicação: London
Data de publicação: 1903
Dimensão: 12mo 7" - 7
Peso: 0.00 libras
Palavras-chave: J.G. Wood G. Pearson Margery May children's books antiquarian

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12mo: A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
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...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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...
Octavo: Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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...
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...
Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
Recto: The page on the right side of a book, with the term Verso used to describe the page on the left side.
Bookplate: Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...

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