THE DICTIONARY OF NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY FOUNDED IN 1882: THE CONCISE DICTIONARY FROM THE BEGINNINGS TO 1921, Being an Epitome of the Main Work and Its Supplement, to Which is Added an Epitome of the Twnetieth Century Volumes Covering 1901 -1921 by Smith, George
by Smith, George
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Sorn, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Oxford University Press. Very Good. An attractive copy bound in half black morroco with blue cloth boards and gilt lettering to the spine. All edges and end papers in matching blue marbling. Pp 1456 + 142. A little edge-wear and light scuffing. Contents clean and tight, contemporary bookplate. A very good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Trumpington Fine Books Limited
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004068
- Title
- THE DICTIONARY OF NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY FOUNDED IN 1882: THE CONCISE DICTIONARY FROM THE BEGINNINGS TO 1921, Being an Epitome of the Main Work and Its Supplement, to Which is Added an Epitome of the Twnetieth Century Volumes Covering 1901 -1921 by Smith, George
- Author
- Smith, George
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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