Narrative of a mission to Bokhara, in the years 1843-1945 to ascertain the fate of Colonel Stoddart and Captain Conolly
by Wolff, Joseph (Rev.):
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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The Basin, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Edinburgh, William Blackwood, 1848 5th edition brown cloth with gilt lettering hardcover. No dj. 429p. Spine sunned, back endpapers water stained and worn. Rear board has buckled but internally it is very good. Ink inscription on half title page which appears to be author's signature.
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- Bookseller
- Rainy Day Books (Australia) (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 443
- Title
- Narrative of a mission to Bokhara, in the years 1843-1945 to ascertain the fate of Colonel Stoddart and Captain Conolly
- Author
- Wolff, Joseph (Rev.):
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Edinburgh, William Blackwood, 1848
Terms of Sale
Rainy Day Books (Australia)
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About the Seller
Rainy Day Books (Australia)
Biblio member since 2005
The Basin, Victoria
About Rainy Day Books (Australia)
Selling books since 1990, shop at 1301 Mountain Highway, The Basin, Vic. Australia. Wants lists attended to and bibliographies supplied.
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- Half Title
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Title Page
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...