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The Penguin Atlas of Medieval History.
by McEvedy, Colin
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Harmondswortrh, Middlesex; Penguin Books, 1961., 1961. Mass Market Paperback. FIRST EDITION. Softcover landscape octavo, pp 96. Illustrated throughout including 40 full-page maps by John Woodcock as called for, with seas marked in blue. Pictorial laminated card wraps. Spine lightly creased with laminate just beginning to lift, but unbroken. Leaves lightly toned to edge; initials of former owner tidily inscribed to title page otherwise contents clean. A Very Good copy. "Here, in forty maps, each with its own detailed commentary, is the story of the great nomadic conquerors.." (from upper cover). Scarce, particularly in this condition.
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- Bookseller
- Keel Row Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6054
- Title
- The Penguin Atlas of Medieval History.
- Author
- McEvedy, Colin
- Format/Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Harmondswortrh, Middlesex; Penguin Books, 1961.
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
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About the Seller
Keel Row Books
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Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
About Keel Row Books
Keel Row Books is Tyneside's leading bookshop for collectable, antiquarian and second-hand books.Formerly of North Shields we are now in newly renovated double-fronted shop in the middle of Whitley Bay. Open Mon to Sat 10-5.
Established 1980. Members: ILAB/ABA/PBFA
Established 1980. Members: ILAB/ABA/PBFA
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