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American Fiction 1774-1850
by Lyle H. Wright
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
San Marino: Huntington Library, 1969. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. This 1969 edition is the first revised edition in 20+ years, adding 143 entries to the 1948 edition, which was the first revision on the original 1939 true First Edition, te so-called Wright I. In this edition also is compiled several hundred new editions not previously recorded, and eight corrections to previously accepted First Editions. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound in hardcover format, generally clean, lightly toned at worst, minimal rubbing to extremities. Blue linen cloth over boards, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. xviii [1], 3-411 pp. including full author's name and title indexes.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 356400
- Title
- American Fiction 1774-1850
- Author
- Lyle H. Wright
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Publisher
- Huntington Library
- Place of Publication
- San Marino
- Date Published
- 1969
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Lyle H. Wright American authors bibliography
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