Book for All Readers Book Care & Collecting Libraries 1900 Spofford vellum book

Publication Date: 1900

About this Item

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Vellum Books, Book Collecting, Libraries). A Book for All Readers, Designed as an Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries by Ainsworth Rand Spofford. Published 1900, New York & London by G. P. Putnam's Sons.509 pages. Text in English. Classic work, a wonderful read today. Author worked at the Library of congress for 30 years. Attractive antiquarian 1/4 vellum binding, gilt title lettering. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Binding gently age worn but still appealing, remains overall very attractive as an object. Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new. Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detailed attempt to present this book as it survives. We often over-describe any flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as minor and unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than they appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take numerous photos and try to describe it openly and honestly. Book Measures c. 8" H x 5 1/2" W.[B12872]. Seller Inventory # B12872

Bibliographic Details

Title: Book for All Readers Book Care & Collecting ...

Publication Date: 1900

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: good