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The Dramatic Works of John Ford, in Two Volumes, with Notes Critical and Explanatory By W. Gifford, Esq. To Which are Added Fame's Memorial, and Verses to the Memory of Ben Jonson.
by Ford, John; Gifford, W
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1827. In two volumes, gilt decorated spines and edges of boards, brown and red leather labels, marbled endpages and marbled edges of page block (top edges dusty). Both volumes Very Good. Vol. 1, missing red leather volume number label, small chips to title label, evidence of bookplate removal front pastedown( that of Carberry Tower Library).Volume 2, Carberry Tower Library bookplate top corner front pastedown,small chips to volume number label. Both volumes minor scuffing at the tips. Overall quite lovely and SCARCE in collectable condition. . First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004655
- Title
- The Dramatic Works of John Ford, in Two Volumes, with Notes Critical and Explanatory By W. Gifford, Esq. To Which are Added Fame's Memorial, and Verses to the Memory of Ben Jonson.
- Author
- Ford, John; Gifford, W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray, Albemarle Street
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1827
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Online bookseller specializing in rare and collectible books in all fields. Books bought and sold from single item to entire collection.
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- Gilt
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