Newtown Connecticut Past and Present
Newtown Connecticut Past and Present
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Book Notes: Front board has dark spots near the top edge and a light water mark by the rooster's head Spine and top half of rear board are sunfaded; small mark on rear board Light rubbing to spine ends and corners Browning and foxing along the gutter of the front free endpaper and title page; small brown spot on the rear free endpaper Text pages clean; binding tight No dust jacket
Author(s): League of Women Voters of NewtownEdition: First Edition
Publication year: 1955
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: League of Women Voters of Newtown
Condition: GoodISBN:
A history of Newtown, Connecticut, published by the League of Women Voters of Newtown in the year the town marked its 250th anniversary. The first part, The Past, begins with the earliest years of settlement; the second part, The Present, covers the present town, the economic life of the town, town government, schools, playground and park, and religious, cultural and community life.
With a cover design by Robert Hallock and twelve illustrations by Newtown artists, including John Angel, Harrie Wood, Joseph Low, Paul Webb and Henry Schnakenberg.
First Edition hardcover, League of Women Voters, Newtown, Connecticut, 1955. Printed by The Walker-Rackliff Company, New Haven.
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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.
