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AN ABRIDGEMENT OF THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, From the Invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the Death of George the Second. Continued to the Present time, By Several Literary Gentlemen
by Goldsmith, (Oliver); continued to the present time by several literary gentlemen
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No jacket as issued
- Seller
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Rougemont, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Boston: T.P. & J.S. Fowle, 1824. First edition thus. Leather. Very Good/No jacket as issued. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo., 324pp. Bound in contemporary full calf with title on spine in gilt. Spine quintuple ruled, and with floral designs in gilt. Light to moderate wear to the boards, with three minor gouges to the rear board. Occasional light browning, particularly at the paste downs. Previous owner's early signature on the front end paper. Lacking the rear end papers. A Very Good copy. ****An attractively bound copy in early full calf.***.
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- Bookseller
- Frey Fine Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000977
- Title
- AN ABRIDGEMENT OF THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, From the Invasion of Julius Cæsar, to the Death of George the Second. Continued to the Present time, By Several Literary Gentlemen
- Author
- Goldsmith, (Oliver); continued to the present time by several literary gentlemen
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No jacket as issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Publisher
- T.P. & J.S. Fowle
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1824
- Keywords
- Goldsmith, history, leather, full, American edition,
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Frey Fine Books
Biblio member since 2019
Rougemont, North Carolina
About Frey Fine Books
Antiquarian bookseller, with over 15 years experience.
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- Gilt
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- 12mo
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