History of Stowe, Vermont (From 1763 to 1934)
by Bigelow, Walter J
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Plainfield, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Vermont: Bigelow, Walter J. (author published), 1934. Ex-lib (presentation plate to Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, by Mrs. Marjorie Johnson on front pastedown, typical artifacts in back, but no call numbers on spine). -- Green cloth boards with gilt lettering on front and spine. Illustrated with several b&w photos. -- Covers rubbed, somewhat discolored as from thumbprints in several spots, faded around edges and on spine. A bit of edgewear and bumping. Hinge cracking at pp. 192-193, but very strongly bound. Interior otherwise tight and clean, very little tanning. 251 pp.. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Seller
- The Country Bookshop (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 29465
- Title
- History of Stowe, Vermont (From 1763 to 1934)
- Author
- Bigelow, Walter J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Publisher
- Bigelow, Walter J. (author published)
- Place of Publication
- Vermont
- Date Published
- 1934
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Town Histories, Stowe, Vermont, Vermont History
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Vermont; New England History;
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The Country Bookshop
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Plainfield, Vermont
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