The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser.
by SPENSER, Edmund
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Old engraved bookplate on each pastedown; spines uniformly sunned; a few light marks to bindings; all volumes tight and sound.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston:: Charles C. Little and James Brown,, 1839,. First American edition; with introductory observations on The Faerie Queene, and Notes by the Editor.. old gilt morocco, a.e.g.. Old engraved bookplate on each pastedown; spines uniformly sunned; a few light marks to bindings; all volumes tight and sound.. 8vo,.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55134
- Title
- The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser.
- Author
- SPENSER, Edmund
- Format/Binding
- Old gilt morocco, a.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - Old engraved bookplate on each pastedown; spines uniformly sunned; a few light marks to bindings; all volumes tight and sound.
- Edition
- First American edition; with introductory observations on The Fa
- Publisher
- Charles C. Little and James Brown,
- Place of Publication
- Boston:
- Date Published
- 1839,
- Pages
- 5 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Morocco
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