Edinburgh Revisited
Edinburgh Revisited
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Book Notes: Tan/buff cloth boards lightly soiled with scattered small spots; corners lightly bumped; front board stamped in brown with title and cathedral crown vignette. Spine lightly darkened with minor fraying at the head and tail. Binding sound. Fore edge and bottom edge of the text block rough/chipped and dusty (uneven deckle-style edges); some pages with small edge chips. Heavy brown offset/tide staining on the front free endpaper and rear free endpaper; light foxing to the endpapers. Pages toned with occasional light spotting.
Author(s): James BoneEdition: Second Edition
Publication year: 1913
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson
Condition: GoodISBN:
James Bone's impressions and opinions of Edinburgh, formed during a visit to the city in 1910 after a long stay in the South. Drawing on extensive explorations of the Old Town buildings, he looks at the relics of elegance that survive in houses built for the old Edinburgh gentry and now lived in by the very poor, along with the New Town and the city's people. Illustrated throughout with plates and drawings in the text by Hanslip Fletcher. Chapters: The Face of Edinburgh; Edinburgh Windows; Interiors with Figures; Grace O' Life; Ghosts; The Penny Plain with a Tint; An Historical Character; Saturday Afternoons; A Glimpse; The Modern Athenian.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
