Gulliver’s Travels c.1940 Jonathan Swift Cloth wrapped vintage hardcover
$19.00
This is a “very good” vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards and deep ruby tinted text block edge all around.
No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The binding is intact and tight. Text block closes tightly and is square, coloration relatively uniform all around. The head of the spine is lightly pulled, tail mildly bumped. Board corners fairly crisp, upper might show a hint of bump.
Please see accompanying images for exact condition.
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| Weight | 64 oz |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 9 × 3 in |
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