Douglas and Oxford : The Manx Society; Oxford University Press, 1944. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. octavo hardback. Blue cloth pictorial gilt xvi + 240 Illustrated . Extremities a little foxed, spine titles dull Near Very Good condition on the whole.No inscriptions

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Bookseller: Alexander's Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 086672
Title: History of the Isle of Man
Author: R.H. Kinvig
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
Publisher: The Manx Society; Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: Douglas and Oxford
Date Published: 1944
Pages: 256
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Weight: 1.10 lbs
Keywords: History of the Isle of Man; R.H. Kinvig
Bookseller catalogs: Literature;

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Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team

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Foxed: Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
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