An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Latin Classics; including the Scriptores de re Rustica, Greek Romances, and Lexicons and Grammars: to which is added a complete Index Analyticus: The Whole preceded by an Account of Polyglot Bibles, and the best editions of the Greek Septuagint and Testament
by Thomas Frognall Dibdin
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London: Printef for W. Dwyer , 1804. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. Professionally rebound in 1/4 leather. Raised spine bands. Contemporary leather label. Marbled boards. Frontispiece. Errata page. All pages edges marbled. 571pp. Second Edition Enlarged and Corrected. Full refund if not satisfied. Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776 â 1847) was an English bibliographer, born in Calcutta to Thomas Dibdin, the sailor brother of Charles Dibdin. A handsomely rebound Second Edition copy.
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- Shelley and Son Books (US)
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- Title
- An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Latin Classics; including the Scriptores de re Rustica, Greek Romances, and Lexicons and Grammars: to which is added a complete Index Analyticus: The Whole preceded by an Account of Polyglot Bibles, and the best editions of the Greek Septuagint and Testament
- Author
- Thomas Frognall Dibdin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- Printef for W. Dwyer
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1804
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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