A Collection of English Songs, with an Appendix of Original Pieces
by [DALRYMPLE (Alexander)], compiler:
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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LONDON, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Printed by AWilliam Bennett, 1796. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, 180 x 112 mms.,pp. xvi, 172, 32, recently recased in quarter calf, gilt spine, red morocco label, vellum corners. A fine copy. Dalrymple (1737-1808), a hydrographer for the East India Company, is perhaps better-known as the author of An Historical Collection of the Several Voyages and Discoveries in the South Pacific Ocean in 1769–71.
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- Bookseller
- John Price Antiquarian Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10242
- Title
- A Collection of English Songs, with an Appendix of Original Pieces
- Author
- [DALRYMPLE (Alexander)], compiler:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, Printed by AWilliam Bennett, 1796
- Keywords
- songs music literature
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Vellum
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- First Edition
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Gilt
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