The Hand Book of Illustrated Proverbs; Comprising also a Selection of Approved Proverbs of Various Nations and Languages, Ancient and Modern. Interspersed with Numerous Engravings and Descriptions; Adapted for the Use of all Ages and Classes of Persons.
by John W. Barber
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Debossed brown cloth with gilt particulars to front cover and spine. Fold-out of "Proverbs of Solomon, King of Isreal", to front. Moderate foxing throughout and wear to corners, but otherwise remains a tight clean copy with no previous owners' names. 5 x 7.5 in
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8338
- Title
- The Hand Book of Illustrated Proverbs; Comprising also a Selection of Approved Proverbs of Various Nations and Languages, Ancient and Modern. Interspersed with Numerous Engravings and Descriptions; Adapted for the Use of all Ages and Classes of Persons.
- Author
- John W. Barber
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George F. Tuttle
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1856
- Pages
- 252
- Size
- 12mo large
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Proverbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Language; Reference;
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 10 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed.
About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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- Cloth
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