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The Grecian History, from the Earliest State, to the Death of Alexander the Great. To Which is Added, a Summary Account of the Affairs of Greece. From That Period to the Sacking of Constantinople By the Othomans. Two Volumes
by Goldsmith, Dr. (Oliver)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good -/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Printed for J. F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Longman, G.G.J. And J. Robinson et al, 1790. Two volumes bound in contemporary mottled calf, the backs decorated in gilt with two black morocco labels lettered in gilt, marbled end papers. Very Good, joints showing wear and starting to open at ends, end papers toned, boards rubbed at tips, interior clean and free of toning or foxing, overall a quite handsome set. . New Edition. Mottled Calf. Very Good -/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008031
- Title
- The Grecian History, from the Earliest State, to the Death of Alexander the Great. To Which is Added, a Summary Account of the Affairs of Greece. From That Period to the Sacking of Constantinople By the Othomans. Two Volumes
- Author
- Goldsmith, Dr. (Oliver)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good -
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for J. F. and C. Rivington, L. Davis, T. Longman, G.G.J. And J. Robinson et al
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1790
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Eighteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Any book is returnable for any reason within 10 days for a complete refund, as long as it is returned in the same condition as when received. Please notify in advance of return. I accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, and bank wire transfer.
About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Online bookseller specializing in rare and collectible books in all fields. Books bought and sold from single item to entire collection.
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- G
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- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- 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...
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