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Lempriere's Classical Dictionary
by Lemprière, J. ( John) (1765-1824)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0946495122
- ISBN 13
- 9780946495122
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Bracken Books, London, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. A chronological table from the creation of the world to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West, and in the East. Dark red coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with orange and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. A facsimile edition of the work that was published in 1865. Four over two years this work has been the reference of journalists, inspiration for poets and playwrights. But, its prime usefulness in today's world is for " ... the general reader who, whether coming across classical references in Shakespeare or Robert Graves, Shelley or T. S. Eliot, or simply curious to know the origins and relationships of such characters as Aphrodite or Dionysus, Achilles or Poseidon, needs to have at hand a single comprehensive work which will not only answer the simple question of identity, but locate that name in its network of chronological and personal links." Rubbing of the book corners with softening and rubbing of the back strip edges. Some marks to the book panels. Light age toning and a few handling marks to the text block edges with very faint offset tanning, handling marks and foxing to the end pages. Some creasing of the dustwrapper edges and panels and there is a small tear 5 inches from the bottom edge measuring 1 inch. The laminate has started to lift along the spine gutter region. A previous owner has supported the back strip edges with clear contact plastic. first edition by this publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [4], V - XV, [1] 736 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Dictionary; Reference. ISBN: 0946495122. ISBN/EAN: 9780946495122. Inventory No: 0288464. . 9780946495122
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0288464
- Title
- Lempriere's Classical Dictionary
- Author
- Lemprière, J. ( John) (1765-1824)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0946495122
- ISBN 13
- 9780946495122
- Publisher
- Bracken Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Classical dictionary, Reference History; Dictionary; Reference. Unbranded ISBN: 0946495122 EAN: 9780946495122 Lemprière, J. ( John) (1765-1824) Lempriere's Classical Dictionary
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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