The Making of Classical Edinburgh, 1750 - 1840,
by Youngson, A. J.,
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Godalming, Surrey, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Edinburgh at the University Press, Edinburgh, 1966, first edition,. see description. large 8vo, (18.5x23.5), 338pp, cloth boards, slightly shaken, contents sound and clean, leather label (slightly scuffed) on spine, title gilt on spine, overall condition g+. Documents how Edinburgh developed rapidly after the 18th century. Features about the people of Edinburgh, who made and designed the streets and buildings, economic and government planning of the new town, private development and social life. Title page red and black, illustrated end papers, 82 fine photo plates, 80 figures. 0
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- Bookseller
- Crouch Rare Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3071
- Title
- The Making of Classical Edinburgh, 1750 - 1840,
- Author
- Youngson, A. J.,
- Format/Binding
- See description
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Edinburgh at the University Press, Edinburgh, 1966, first edition,
- Keywords
- Edinburgh, Architecture, social history, town planning, 18th century, economic, government,
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Crouch Rare Books
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Godalming, Surrey
About Crouch Rare Books
Out-of-print and antiquarian books and maps
Established 1970
Established 1970
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