Volcanoes New and Old
Volcanoes New and Old
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Book Notes: Ex-library copy. Boards show moderate wear; binding is tight; pages are clean. Dust jacket in a protective cover, with soiling on the rear panel and edge wear; library call number label (551.2 C) on the jacket spine. "Withdrawn from Delaware Library, Albany, N.Y." stamp and "Delaware Library" lettered on the front free endpaper and pastedown. The dust jacket front flap is marked "Ninth Printing" with the $4.50 price.
Author(s): Satis N. Coleman
Publication year: 1946
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The John Day Company
Condition: GoodISBN:
A survey of the world's volcanoes written for the general reader of all ages, illustrated with a large collection of photographs gathered by the author. Satis N. Coleman, a music educator, turned to the study of volcanoes after witnessing the birth of Paricutin in Mexico in 1943. Chapters cover the birth of a volcano, the causes of volcanic activity, volcanic materials and craters, and volcanoes of Mexico, Central and South America, the West Indies, Hawaii, the South Seas, New Zealand, the East Indies, the Philippines, Japan, Alaska, Africa, the Mediterranean, Iceland and the United States. With 97 illustrations and two maps.
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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.
