Encyclopedia Britannica : Ninth Edition:A Dictionary of Arts,Sciences,and General Literature. R.S.Peale Reprint.(24 Volumes of a 25 Volume Set.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/None Given
- Seller
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West Jeddore, Nova Scotia, Canada
Item Price
A$1,448.69A$724.34
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About This Item
Chicago: R.S.Peale Company, 1891. Tooled decorative full leather covered boards.The titles are in gilt on two patches (Red at top and Green at bottom).All edges are marbled.For precise description just ask for details we will be happy to help.The missing volume alas is Vol. I. The remainder are in exception condition one or two show some chaffing at the head and foot of the spine and the corners are very slightly bumped. The bindings are good for another couple of hundred years. A most attractive set even missing volume One.No marks or names.Shipping will be at cost.. First Thus. Full Leather(decorative). Near Fine/None Given. Illus. by B/W Engravings Full Colour Maps Etc.. 8 1/2" By 10 1/2" Tall.
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- Bookseller
- Mulberry Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901091
- Title
- Encyclopedia Britannica : Ninth Edition:A Dictionary of Arts,Sciences,and General Literature. R.S.Peale Reprint.(24 Volumes of a 25 Volume Set.)
- Illustrator
- B/W Engravings Full Colour Maps Etc.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- None Given
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- R.S.Peale Company
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1891
- Keywords
- Antiquarian/With Maps and Origional American Articles By Eminent Writers
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
- Size
- 8 1/2" By 10 1/2" Tall
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Mulberry Books
All books are packed and mailed by insured post.Any book may be returned if not as described and postage both ways will be paid by Mulberry Books.Please advise us of any books you wish to return.
About the Seller
Mulberry Books
Biblio member since 2005
West Jeddore, Nova Scotia
About Mulberry Books
We are a small knowledgeable books seller with many years experience.Our shop is located in West Jeddore, Nova Scotia,Canada. All requests and E-mails are replyed to promptly.Call us for inform ation we are happy to help.
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