Great Tales from English History
by Lacey, Robert
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Slipcased
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
The Folio Society, London, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Slipcased. Illustrator: Illustrated. Preface by author, list of illustrations, exploring the original sources, acknowledgements and index. Skyblue coloured end pages. The text is illustrated with copious colour and black-and-white illustrations and photographs. Skyblue coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Black coloured illustrations to the front panel and back strip. Black coloured slip case. A potted history of England from 55 BCE to 1953 CE. Minor rubbing of the book corners. Rubbing of the slip case edges and panels. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [4], V - XIX, [3], 3 - 361, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Britain; Inventory No: 0290246. .
Synopsis
"First published in Great Britain by Little, Brown and Company, 2006"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-287) and index.
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- Seller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 0290246
- Title
- Great Tales from English History
- Author
- Lacey, Robert
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Slipcased
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2008
- Keywords
- BZDB2 History, Britain, 55 BCE-1953 CE History; Britain; Illustrated Unbranded Lacey, Robert Great Tales from English History
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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