The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy (7 Volume set); First Families of America, a Genealogical Encyclopedia of the United States
by Virkus, Frederick A. & Marquis, Albert Nelson
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine+ with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. , Inc.. Fine+ with no dust jacket. 1968. Second Edition. Original Cloth. This is the first printing of the 1968 reprint of the 1925 work. Owner's bookplate inside cover. volume one has one top corner bumped. They are otherwise "very fine."; 6 1/2x9 1/2" .
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- Bookseller
- Robert's Bookshop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6529
- Title
- The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy (7 Volume set); First Families of America, a Genealogical Encyclopedia of the United States
- Author
- Virkus, Frederick A. & Marquis, Albert Nelson
- Format/Binding
- Original Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine+ with no dust jacket
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Genealogical Publishing Co. , Inc.
- Place of Publication
- Baltimore
- Date Published
- 1968
- Keywords
- Genealogical, Family History, Americana
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Robert's Bookshop
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Lincoln City, Oregon
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