The Home Library of Useful Knowledge. A Condensatiion of Fifty-Two Books in One Volume: Constituting a Complete Cyclopedia of Reference, Historical, Biographical, Scientific and Statistical
by R.S. Peale
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: The Home Library Association, 1886. Early Printing . Hardcover. Very Good. Embracing the most approved and simple methods of self-instruction in all branches of popular education. Original three-quarter brown leather binding with brown cloth boards, ribbed spine with titles stamped in gilt, ruled in gilt, blind stamped decoration on spine, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, 830 pages. Certificate of Membership signed by the agent and dated Dec. 6, 1886, members name has not been entered. Clean, unmarked copy, solid binding, nicely preserved in original condition.
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- The Book Shelf (US)
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- 008552
- Title
- The Home Library of Useful Knowledge. A Condensatiion of Fifty-Two Books in One Volume: Constituting a Complete Cyclopedia of Reference, Historical, Biographical, Scientific and Statistical
- Author
- R.S. Peale
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Early Printing
- Publisher
- The Home Library Association
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1886
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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