The Great Folly, Supersition and Idolatry, of Pilgrimages in Ireland; especially of that to St. Patrick's Purgatory. Together with an account of the Loss that the Publick sustaineth thereby, truly and impartially Represented
by Richardson, John:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Dublin: J. Hyde 1727 Hardcover book , hard cover, viii Dedication, 7pp preface, 163pp. Full leather, banding and gilt to spine. Front board detached, 2cm loss to spine head. Some light foxing throughout. Endpapers spotted and with irregular loss along edges (max depth 3cm). Lighter loss along edge of half title page(.5cm) minor chipping to edge of title page. Text Complete but lacks map, still tight. Pictures available.A rebinding copy.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17671
- Title
- The Great Folly, Supersition and Idolatry, of Pilgrimages in Ireland; especially of that to St. Patrick's Purgatory. Together with an account of the Loss that the Publick sustaineth thereby, truly and impartially Represented
- Author
- Richardson, John:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Dublin: J. Hyde 1727
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
Biblio member since 2006
Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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- Half Title
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- Chipping
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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...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Edges
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