New Cyclopaedia [Encyclopedia] of Illustrations, Adapted to Christian Teaching
by Rev. Elon Foster; with an Introduction by Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, D. D
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
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Milton, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
NY/London: W. C. Palmer, Jr/R. D. Dickinson, 1870. Seven thousand. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. NY: W.C. Palmer, Jr. and Co. London; R.D. Dickinson. 704pp, with topical index. 6275 illus. Introduction by Stephen H. Tyng. Condition specifics: Lightly worn beveled edges. Head and tail of spine lightly rubbed with tiny tears (1/8 inch). Visible but limited shelf wear. Spine lightly faded. Inner hinges firm. Book is clean and tight. Penciled former ownership name. Light and limited foxing, and otherwise pleasingly clean, bright and unmarked pages. An above average copy and early state reprint. Air mail shipping will cost extra. Further details given, and questions are always welcome. Scans can be made upon request.
Title page subtitle: EMBRACING MYTHOLOGY, ANALOGIES, LEGENDS, PARABLES, EMBLEMS, METAPHORS, SIMILES, ALLEGORIES, PROVERBS; CLASSIC, HISTORIC, AND RELIGIOUS ANECDOTES, ETC.
Title page subtitle: EMBRACING MYTHOLOGY, ANALOGIES, LEGENDS, PARABLES, EMBLEMS, METAPHORS, SIMILES, ALLEGORIES, PROVERBS; CLASSIC, HISTORIC, AND RELIGIOUS ANECDOTES, ETC.
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- Bookseller
- North Country Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004075
- Title
- New Cyclopaedia [Encyclopedia] of Illustrations, Adapted to Christian Teaching
- Author
- Rev. Elon Foster; with an Introduction by Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, D. D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Seven thousand
- Publisher
- W. C. Palmer, Jr/R. D. Dickinson
- Place of Publication
- NY/London
- Date Published
- 1870
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
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North Country Books
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