The Isles of Scilly; A Constitutional Economic and Social Survey of the Development of an Island People from Early Times to 1900
by Matthews, G Forrester
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
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Sidmouth, Devon, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: George Ronald, 1960 Copy in blue cloth on boards in clipped D/J. Light rubbing to head/foot of spine. Jacket lightly chipped around edges. Maps as end papers. Previous owners inscription on half title page. Clean text and b/w plates.
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- Balfour Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 023710
- Title
- The Isles of Scilly; A Constitutional Economic and Social Survey of the Development of an Island People from Early Times to 1900
- Author
- Matthews, G Forrester
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- George Ronald
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1960
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- The Isles of Scilly; A Constitutional Economic and Social Survey of the Development of an Island People from Early Times to 1900 G Forrester Matthews 1960 George Ronald
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