Glimpses of the World; A portfolio of photographs of the marvelous works of god and man.
by Stoddard, John L
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Cape Coral, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Bryan & Taylor, 1893 Containing a rare and elaborate collection of photographic views of the entire world of nature and art. Presenting and describing the choicest treasures of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America - The Old World and the New. Containing a rare and elaborate collection of photographic views of the entire world of nature and art. Black cloth stamped in gold on spine. Nice red leather label on front cover stamped in bright gilt. 4to. 14" wide x 11 1/4" tall x 2" thick. 549pp printed on slick paper. Every other page printed with a large black & white photo with description. Marbled page edges. Last two page images have a tear - only one into image. Hinges have been repaired. Clean text. Good condition..
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- Bookseller
- Cultural Connection (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12327
- Title
- Glimpses of the World; A portfolio of photographs of the marvelous works of god and man.
- Author
- Stoddard, John L
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bryan & Taylor
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1893
- Keywords
- Americana, photography
- Bookseller catalogs
- General #1;
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Cape Coral, Florida
About Cultural Connection
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