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A New Biographical Dictionary
by JONES, Stephen
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Springs, California, United States
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About This Item
London, Longman, Huist, Rees, Orme and Brown, et.al., 1881., 1881. "Sixth edition, greatly enlarged." 12mo. 476 pages. Full contemporary brown calf, spine with raised bands, gilt stamped title and blindstamped devices, covers with blindstamped decorative borders, gilt stamped edges and inner dentelles, a.e.g. (minor rubbing). Very good. "Containing a brief account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons and remarkable characters in every age and nation" (title page). Printed by T. Bensley.. Hardcover.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3826
- Title
- A New Biographical Dictionary
- Author
- JONES, Stephen
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, Longman, Huist, Rees, Orme and Brown, et.al., 1881.
- Date Published
- 1881
- Keywords
- LITERATURE
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Houle Rare Books & Autographs
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Palm Springs, California
About Houle Rare Books & Autographs
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