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The Italian Novelists: Selected from the Most Approved Authors in That Language; from the Earliest Period Down to the Close of the Eighteenth Century....translated from the Original Italian. In Four Volumes
by Roscoe, Thomas. Editor
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Printed for Septimus Prowett, 1825. Four volumes in contemporary half calf over marbled boards, with later gilt backs, red and black morocco labels, and later plain brown end papers. Very Good, missing the red title label on Vol. I, labels on Vols. II and IV with small chips, leather rubbed at edges and corners, marbled boards rubbed, moderate toning at end papers, interiors clean and untoned. . First Edition. Half Calf. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008629
- Title
- The Italian Novelists: Selected from the Most Approved Authors in That Language; from the Earliest Period Down to the Close of the Eighteenth Century....translated from the Original Italian. In Four Volumes
- Author
- Roscoe, Thomas. Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for Septimus Prowett
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1825
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth 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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- Gilt
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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