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A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterae, Tripods, Candelabra Sarcophagi, &c. From Various Museums and Collections
by Moses, Henry
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1814. Hardback, contemporary half-morocco, gilt titles to spine, raised bands. Top edge gilt. Pp. xii, 61 + 150 full-page plates to rear, of which 10 are hand-coloured. Engraved title page and 18 plates within the text. 1st edition. nd. [circa1814]. Binding very slightly rubbed. A charming gilt decorative leather bookplate of W. A. Foyle to front pastedown. A splendid copy. A heavy book, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (ac12). 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Besleys Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- AC12GLTBK142
- Title
- A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterae, Tripods, Candelabra Sarcophagi, &c. From Various Museums and Collections
- Author
- Moses, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1814
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Besleys Books - we a family run business with over 40 years experience in the booktrade. Internet only - books not stored at premises, no callers please.
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- Spine
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- Title Page
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- Gilt
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- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Raised Band(s)
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