An Old Turnpike-Road; with ere Mention of Some Persons and Places Incident Thereto
by Jacob L. Gossler
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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South Lyon, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
The Baker & Taylor Co, 1888. Hardcover. Good. Signed by Author. New York, 1888. Blue paper covered boards with vellum spine and gold titles; edges worn; spine and is darkened/discolored; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Bookplate on front pastedown, inscribed to previous owner and signed by the author on free front endpaper; interior clean and unmarked; 122 pages.
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- Bookseller
- A Squared Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- JD0404
- Title
- An Old Turnpike-Road; with ere Mention of Some Persons and Places Incident Thereto
- Author
- Jacob L. Gossler
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Baker & Taylor Co
- Date Published
- 1888
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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Unconditional return for 7 days after receipt. Purchase price refunded. If book not as described, purchase price and shipping fee is refunded.
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