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An Elocutionary Manual: consisting of choice selections from English and American literature, adapted to every variety of vocal expression ... With an introductory essay on the study of literature, and on vocal culture as indispensable to an æsthetic appreciation of poetry.
by Corson, Hiram
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good, light wear and bumps to extremities.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia. : Charles Desilver. , 1865. Original brown cloth, blind ruled borders, gilt spine title on shield label,top edge gilt. . Very good, light wear and bumps to extremities.. 18.5x12 cm. . Quite scarce. weight: 1.0 lb.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 239651
- Title
- An Elocutionary Manual: consisting of choice selections from English and American literature, adapted to every variety of vocal expression ... With an introductory essay on the study of literature, and on vocal culture as indispensable to an æsthetic appreciation of poetry.
- Author
- Corson, Hiram
- Format/Binding
- Original brown cloth, blind ruled borders, gilt spine title on shield label,top edge gilt.
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, light wear and bumps to extremities.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Desilver.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia.
- Date Published
- 1865
- Pages
- 432 pp.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Rhetoric;
- Size
- 18.5x12 cm.
Terms of Sale
Zephyr Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery for any reason.
About the Seller
Zephyr Books
Biblio member since 2018
Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cloth
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- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...
- 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....
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