Athens: Its Rise and Fall; with Views of the Literature, Philosophy, and Social Life of the Athenian People, Vol. 1 & 2
by Bulwer, Edward Lytton
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1837. First American Edition. . Hardcover. A two volume history of Athens. Green cloth with an over-all blind-stamped leaf motif, black titling on off-white spine labels, twelve pages of publisher's advertising at end of Volume 2. 275 and 324 pages. Shelf and edge wear, Volume 2 has a few black ink spots on front and wrinkling of the cloth, spine labels sunned, Volume 2's label has wear and rubbing and its top corner is missing, page edges darkened, foxing spots on end papers and occasionally throughout text, Volume 2's first free end paper has a 2.5 inch open tear at top corner and a quarter-inch hole near top corner of second end paper. Books are in clear mylar protective covers. These handsome books are in remarkable condition, clean, bright and tight. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall
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Details
- Bookseller
- Black Sheep Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010962
- Title
- Athens: Its Rise and Fall; with Views of the Literature, Philosophy, and Social Life of the Athenian People, Vol. 1 & 2
- Author
- Bulwer, Edward Lytton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition.
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1837
- Keywords
- GREECE, HISTORY, ANTIQUARIAN,
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Antiquarian;
Terms of Sale
Black Sheep Books
Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
About the Seller
Black Sheep Books
Biblio member since 2004
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
About Black Sheep Books
We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, unique prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other intriguing items. Located at Grace Point Square in the Village of Ganges, close to marinas and Salt Spring\'s renowned Saturday Market, we are open every day except Christmas and New Year\'s. If you want to pick-up a book you saw online, please call or e-mail ahead as many of our listings are kept in a separate storage facility.
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