The book-hunter : etc / by John Hill Burton D.C.L., LL.D. Author of 'A history of Scotland,' 'The Scot abroad,' 'The Reign of Queen Anne,' & c
by Burton, John Hill (1809-1881)
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- Hardcover
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Edinburgh : W. Blackwood, 1882. 2nd edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in gilt-blocked cloth. Rebacked with the original spine laid back. Panel edges slightly dulled and rubbed. Bumped corners. Light tanning to page margins. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; (x, civ, 427 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, 1 portrait. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Burton, John Hill. Book collecting. Bibliophilie. Book collecting. Bibliomania.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The book-hunter : etc / by John Hill Burton D.C.L., LL.D. Author of 'A history of Scotland,' 'The Scot abroad,' 'The Reign of Queen Anne,' & c
- Author
- Burton, John Hill (1809-1881)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Publisher
- Edinburgh : W. Blackwood
- Date Published
- 1882
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