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The Adventures of The Caliph Haroun Alraschid
by Anne Manning
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good ++
- Seller
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Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Arthur Hall, 1855. First Edition . Decorative Cloth. Good ++. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 1st Edition 1855. Anne Manning (1807-1879) was a British novelist. Born in London, England, Manning was an active writer during the Victorian age, having 51 works to her credit. Though antiquated in style, her writings were considered to have some literary charm and a delicate historical imagination. Fictionalised tale of the fifth Abbasid Caliph, Harun al-Rashid (763-809) by Anne Manning. 'Al-Rashid ruled from 786 to 809, during the peak of the Islamic Golden Age. His time was marked by scientific, cultural, and religious prosperity. Book is good++ with bright boards. Edges lightly rubbed in places. Spine lightened. Bookplate and owners library catalogue label. Contents good. Light age toning to pages. More images can be taken upon request. Ref15624
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- Bookseller
- Lasting Words Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 029033
- Title
- The Adventures of The Caliph Haroun Alraschid
- Author
- Anne Manning
- Format/Binding
- Decorative Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good ++
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Arthur Hall
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1855
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Lasting Words Ltd
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
About Lasting Words Ltd
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