Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation. Vol. I-III
by Wilson, Henry
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
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About This Item
London: J. Robins and Co., 1821. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. Publisher's cloth, gilt-stamped lettering on spine; complete set of 3 volumes, 8vo; pp. 496; 480; 469, [3] (list of plates, ads); 47 plates, and each volume with an additional engraved title-p., as called for. Cloth a bit scuffed; spines somewhat sunned; spine tips and corners lightly bumped. Some scattered foxing, as usual, but otherwise internally clean and unmarked.
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- Sanctuary Books (US)
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- D12668
- Title
- Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation. Vol. I-III
- Author
- Wilson, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. Robins and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1821
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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