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A Journey Round the Library of a Bibliomaniac: Or, Cento of Notes and Reminiscences concerning Rare, Curious and Valuable Books ... [With:] A Second Journey Round .

A Journey Round the Library of a Bibliomaniac: Or, Cento of Notes and Reminiscences concerning Rare, Curious and Valuable Books ... [With:] A Second Journey Round .

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A Journey Round the Library of a Bibliomaniac: Or, Cento of Notes and Reminiscences concerning Rare, Curious and Valuable Books ... [With:] A Second Journey Round .

by Davis, William

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Original boards, covers detached. Early owner's inked stamp (Alfred Wallis). Clamshell box
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London: Printed for W. Davis, 1821. First edition. Large paper. viii, 96; 120pp. 8vo. Original boards, covers detached. Early owner's inked stamp (Alfred Wallis). Clamshell box. First edition. Large paper. viii, 96; 120pp. 8vo. Scarce memoir of bibliographical excursions by the famed English bookseller.

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Title
A Journey Round the Library of a Bibliomaniac: Or, Cento of Notes and Reminiscences concerning Rare, Curious and Valuable Books ... [With:] A Second Journey Round .
Author
Davis, William
Format/Binding
Viii, 96; 120pp. 8vo
Book Condition
Used - Original boards, covers detached. Early owner's inked stamp (Alfred Wallis). Clamshell box
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition. Large paper
Publisher
Printed for W. Davis
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1821
Weight
0.00 lbs
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