The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke.
by BURKE, Edmund
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Two of four spine labels lacking; 19th century bookplates on pastedowns; "Orford Social Library" ownership inscription
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston:: John West and O.C. Greenleaf,, 1806-1807.. First American Edition. . contemporary half calf with marbled paper sides.. Two of four spine labels lacking; 19th century bookplates on pastedowns; "Orford Social Library" ownership inscription on each front free endpaper; top 1" of front free endpaper in Vol. 1 clipped; some light rubbing and use at joints and extremities.. 8vo,.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14108
- Title
- The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke.
- Author
- BURKE, Edmund
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary half calf with marbled paper sides.
- Book Condition
- Used - Two of four spine labels lacking; 19th century bookplates on pastedowns; "Orford Social Library" ownership inscription
- Edition
- First American Edition.
- Publisher
- John West and O.C. Greenleaf,
- Place of Publication
- Boston:
- Date Published
- 1806-1807.
- Pages
- 4 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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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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- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
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- Calf
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- Rubbing
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