Memoir of the Life of Josiah Quincy, Jun. , of Massachusetts
by Quincy, Josiah
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Cotuit, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Cummings, Hilliard, & Company. Good. 1825. Unknown Binding. Original 1825 edition rebound in fine dark blue cloth, gilt spine title. New end papers. Two small indications of library ownership (call number, etc.) inside. All edges marbled. About 25pp with ink notes. Some scattered foxing on tough toned paper.; 498 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Isaiah Thomas Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SKU1001727
- Title
- Memoir of the Life of Josiah Quincy, Jun. , of Massachusetts
- Author
- Quincy, Josiah
- Format/Binding
- Unknown Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- Cummings, Hilliard, & Company
- Date Published
- 1825
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About the Seller
Isaiah Thomas Books
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Cotuit, Massachusetts
About Isaiah Thomas Books
Member: Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers. "One of the finest in N.E. (&) the premier used book shop on Cape Cod" - Used Book Lovers Guide. We have about 70,000 booksv Located half way between Falmouth and Hyannis, we are named in honor of the famous colonial era printer and philantrophist, founder (1812) of the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, where we in 1969. There we were stewards and renewers of a decorative Queen Anne Victorian. On Cape Cod since 1969, we take care of the newest (1860) Crocker family home in Barnstable's village of Cotuit: a tall peaked Italianate now painted pink and four other colors. The owner's training has included work in four libraries and apprenticeship with the Irving Ephraim (1908) - 1989) who began his own career during the depression. Assistants have always known the meaning of "book person." Remembering with fondness Mr. E. and the enormous influence of our home town librarians, we try to continue their tradition of service. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 12 - 5. Open Monday in the summer.
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