The British Cicero; or, a Selection of the Most Admired Speeches in the English Language; (Volume 3 of 3)
by Browne, Thomas
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- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
London: London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808., 1808. Volume 3 of 3 volumes. Bound in period (original) half calf leather marbled boards, previous owner's bookplate behind front cover, a hint of foxing to the title page, gilt lettering on the spine, but with half inch chip at the botto, moderate soiling, all edges red. Overall in FAIR PLUS condition. Half Calf Leather. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.
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- Ziern-Hanon Galleries
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 015421
- Title
- The British Cicero; or, a Selection of the Most Admired Speeches in the English Language; (Volume 3 of 3)
- Author
- Browne, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1808
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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