The correspondence of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, and the Rev. William Mason...Edited, with notes, by the Rev. J. Mitford
by Walpole, Horace, & William Mason
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London: Richard Bentley, 1851. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xxv, [1], 446; [4], 413; contemporary bright blue gilt-ruled calf, brown and red gilt morocco spine labels, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers; edges a bit rubbed, spines toned, Vol. I front free endpaper a bit loose with modern magazine clipping taped to verso, Vol. II front free endpaper separated but present; contemporary gift inscription on Vol. I front flyleaf, very occasional modern underlining, else a very good, sound set.
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- Title
- The correspondence of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, and the Rev. William Mason...Edited, with notes, by the Rev. J. Mitford
- Author
- Walpole, Horace, & William Mason
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Richard Bentley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1851
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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