Biograhical review of Calhoun County, Michigan :; containing historical, biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past ..
by Hobart & Mather
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Front board detached, mild wear to spine foot and head, gently bumped and frayed corners, light rubbing to front spine edge, two
- Seller
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Oakland, California, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Hobart & Mather, 1904. First edition (unstated). Hardcover. Front board detached, mild wear to spine foot and head, gently bumped and frayed corners, light rubbing to front spine edge, two small scuffs to spine head edges and foot edges, faint soiling to boards, light white soiling mark to rear board, medium-large tear to lower spine, light fading to boards, faint soiling to front pastedown and front free endpaper, else Acceptable.. Dark brown oblong quarto, AEG, gilt lettering and gilt to spine, 4 blank leaves, [9]-699 p, [3] pages including b&w portraits; 29 x 22 cm. Calhoun County (Mich.) -- Biography, Genealogy.
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- Bookseller
- Bibliope by Calvello Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 88369
- Title
- Biograhical review of Calhoun County, Michigan :; containing historical, biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past ..
- Author
- Hobart & Mather
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Front board detached, mild wear to spine foot and head, gently bumped and frayed corners, light rubbing to front spine edge, two
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition (unstated)
- Publisher
- Hobart & Mather
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1904
- Bookseller catalogs
- United States;
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About Bibliope by Calvello Books
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- AEG
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- Rubbing
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- First Edition
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