Encyclopedia Of Antiquities And Elements Of Archaeology, Classical And Mediaeval (2 Volumes)
by FOSBROKE, Thomas
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Springtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
London: M.A. Nattali, 1843. Bound in 1/2 brown moroccan leather with decorated boards (that match the endsheets). Five raised bands, top edge gilt (still bright). A very desirable set of the 2 volume first edition of this work by Fosbroke. Pages 541 - 1093. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- abookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 59005521
- Title
- Encyclopedia Of Antiquities And Elements Of Archaeology, Classical And Mediaeval (2 Volumes)
- Author
- FOSBROKE, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- M.A. Nattali
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Keywords
- Antiquity; Archaeology
- Bookseller catalogs
- Archaeology;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Jacket
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...