Description: 1818 Curtis Botanical Magazine Antique Book Calf Marble Cover 24 print Vol 45 Good condition for a volume which is over 200 years old with lovely brightly colored marbled paper and gilded calf spine. Corners are quite worn, and the spine still tight with wear and creasing, clearly shown but title and volume number still visible in gilt. The end papers are a plain tan color, and all 4 are present. This is 1 volume 45 as shown on spine, with index and original title page present and intact. The 24 original hand colored prints each with original text are in good condition with a little toning or offset and one print is a double and is folded into the book as originally issued, all on creamy wove paper. All are shown except 2 due to the image restrictions of the program. This is an incomplete set with pages detached but original to the volume and overall very good. Another treasure of yesteryear that has survived all these years to be repurposed by the hobbyist or binder to give many more years of enjoyment. The binding flat measures about 12 1/2 inches long by 9 inches tall and the spine is about 1 1/8 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches. About Antique Prints & Books We try to select antique prints and books in the best possible condition, with as few defects as possible. Nevertheless, these items are often hundreds of years old and show the effects of time, as noted below 1. Most common is paper darkening, or toning, resulting in the paper becoming shades darker, from off white to light brown. We rarely offer very toned prints, unless the issue is particularly scarce. 2. Text offset occurs over time, when the text page is against the image and ink from the text makes lines on the image. Conversely, image offset occurs when the hand coloring transfers slightly to the text. Again, we rarely offer heavily offset prints. 3. Spotted or foxing is also common due to age and handling over a long period of time and while a small degree of foxing is common and acceptable, we avoid extensively foxed prints. 4. Book covers may have chips, stains, corner imperfections or spine damage and color lightening or changes. SHIPPING Shipping is standard and we pack the prints and books flat and well protected in foam core or cardboard. If the prints are very large large we very carefully roll them with several protective layers into a strong tube. They roll out flat very quickly. PAYMENT We are delighted to combine shipments to save on postage. If you wish to combine, please wait to pay until your last purchase up to 4 days. We ship within one day any lots that you have paid for. RETURNS Items May be Returned for a Full Refund within 30 days for US purchases.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Saint Augustine, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-03T19:24:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: John Sims M.D.
Publisher: Stephen Couchman
Topic: Antique Book Cover
Subject: Botany
Character Family: Antique Botanicals
Original/Facsimile: Original
