The Natural History of Man; comprising Inquiries into the Modifying Influence of Physical and Moral Agencies on the Different Tribes of the Human Family
by James Cowles Prichard
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: H. Bailliere, 1843. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition octavo hardback. Professionally and beautifully re-bound in half leather gilt and marbled covers by The Abbey Bindery St Michael's Abbey Farnborough xvi + 556 pages 36 coloured and 4 plain steel engravings plus 90 wood engravings Appears to lack the folio maps mentioned in the list of illustrations. Binding is in fine condition and the contents are in Very Good condition with no inscriptions.
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- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 086892
- Title
- The Natural History of Man; comprising Inquiries into the Modifying Influence of Physical and Moral Agencies on the Different Tribes of the Human Family
- Author
- James Cowles Prichard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- H. Bailliere
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Pages
- 452
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 1.54 lbs
- Keywords
- The Natural History of Man; comprising Inquiries into the Modifying Influence of Physical and Moral Agencies on the Different Tribes of the Human Family
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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