The American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel, Comprising Ancient and Modern History, The Biography of Eminent Men of Europe and America, and The Lives of Distinguished Travelers
by Prescott, Thomas H
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- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair/No Jacket
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Endicott, New York, United States
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About This Item
J & H Miller, Columbus, Ohio, 1858. 10 3/8 X 7" in embossed leather binding. Gold decorated spine. Leather splitting about 1" down from top on hinge of back cover. Chip out of leather at bottom of spine. Rubbed at corners. Top of fore edge chipped. First 100 pp +/- have a light water stain along edges. Most pp foxed. Front hinge just starting. 100 + wood engraved illustrations, most a full page in size. Endpapers and edges marbled. Travel section is interesting. NOTE: Over 5lb.; additional charges for mailing.. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket.
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- Title
- The American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel, Comprising Ancient and Modern History, The Biography of Eminent Men of Europe and America, and The Lives of Distinguished Travelers
- Author
- Prescott, Thomas H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J & H Miller, Columbus, Ohio, 1858.
- Keywords
- BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY, TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION
- Bookseller catalogs
- Exploration and Travel;
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