Buy this book on-line Peterson's Magazine : Peterson's Magazines, 1880, BoundPeterson's Magazine, [no place], 1880
1880. FIRST EDITION hardcover, three-quarter bound leather with gilt trimming. Four raised hubs (five compartments) on spine, gilt lettering in one compartment. Complete bound set of monthly issues of Peterson's Magazine for 1880. Issues illustrated in steel/wood engravings, hand-colored plates (latter called double-size Paris plates, which were printed from steel plates and then illustrations were colored by hand). Wonderful black and white illustrations (several are foldouts), including full-pagers with tissue overlays. Fascinating, old commercial ads. Condition: Lightly age darken. Binding reflects expected wear, rubbing, abrasion, chipped areas and scattered faint stains/soiling. Large damp stains to edges (affecting part of page borders). Hinges cracked, holding tight. Former owner's name on first pastedown endpaper. Endpapers age toned, scattered damp/foxed areas and chips at extremities. Peterson's magazines age toned, some wear; scattered old damp spots/foxing; some offsetting of illustrations; several tissue overlays torn/creased. Overall this binding/bound issues is in Fair to Good condition. Text clear, readable. Illustrations clear. Fully hand-colored illustrations are stunning. Most leaves are not torn. No stickers or bookplates, and no writing or underlines in text block. Not a former library book. Here you'll find female-oriented topics including illustrated fashion (dresses, garments, accessories), examples of designs for crocheting, colored patterns for embroidery, etc. There's music (to play on a piano), reviews of books, stories and novellas, plays, profiles of important people (e.g., Mary, Queen of Scots), household decorating tips, cooking ideas, and more. The advertisements are fascinating. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.. Book Condition: Fair/Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Peterson's Magazine : Peterson's Magazines, 1880, Bound. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, used books, livres d'occasion, livres anciens and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |