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OLD 'MISCELLANY' DAYS. A Selection of Stories from 'Bentley's Miscellany.' by various authors illustrated by George Cruikshank 1837-1843 with thirty-three illustrations printed from the original etchings on the steel.
by By Various Authors,
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1885. Illustrated by George Cruikshank b&w tissue plates (collated). First thus edition. Original brown blind-stamped cloth, gilt stamped spine and topboard emblem, marbled endpapers, gold vignettes, uncut. Imperial 8vo. pp. xi, [7], 350, [2] ads. Near Fine/No jacket, as issued. Several unopened sections, several nicks and bumps to binding, gift quality copy. Ink owner..
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- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- OWBOLD115786
- Title
- OLD 'MISCELLANY' DAYS. A Selection of Stories from 'Bentley's Miscellany.' by various authors illustrated by George Cruikshank 1837-1843 with thirty-three illustrations printed from the original etchings on the steel.
- Author
- By Various Authors,
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1885.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Humor & Satire;
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
About the Seller
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Biblio member since 2004
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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