A Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and Geography: Based on the Larger Dictionary
by William Smith, LL.D
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Acceptable/Unjacketed
- Seller
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Cazenovia, New York, United States
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About This Item
Fourth revised edition, published 1858. Cover as shown with this listing is rubbed and chipped, the five raised bands on the spine are chipped and one of the panels is missing. Binding is firm but the front and back boards are lifting away from the hinges. Marbled endpapers and edges, head and tail bands. Previous owner information on verso of front endpaper along with a note about the spine being repaired. Price reflects condition. Your purchase helps our small public library.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1817
- Title
- A Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and Geography
- Author
- William Smith, LL.D
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Jacket Condition
- Unjacketed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Fourth and Revised Edition, with 750 Illustrations
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Murray and Walton and Maberly
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1858
- Pages
- 840
- Size
- 5.5 x 8.5
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Biography. Mythology. Geography.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mythology; Geography; Dictionaries;
Terms of Sale
Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
Return guarantee with full refund, including shipping costs, for up to 14 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
Biblio member since 2018
Cazenovia, New York
About Friends of the Cazenovia Public Library
We are a group of volunteers supporting our local library. All proceeds go to the library. We strive for excellent customer service. Please contact us with any questions. If you are in the area you may also visit our store, Carriage Barn Books, adjacent to the library at 100 Albany Street Cazenovia NY
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- Verso
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- Spine
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- Edges
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Tail
- The heel of the spine.