Scientific Swimming Being a Series of Practical Instructions, on an Original and Progressive Plan, by which the Art of Swimming May be Readily Attained, with Every Advantage of Power in the Water
by J. Frost
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Acton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
FIRST edition, with ALL 12 engraved folding plates present in great condition, Plate 6 is misbound before Page 33 instead of before Page 17; internally in very good and clean condition throughout. 2 pp. advertisements at end, marginal damp-staining towards end, scattered faint spotting, ex-library with occasional ink-stamps, modern calf-backed boards, 8vo, 1816.
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- Seller
- Timeless Tales Rare Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- H-122
- Title
- Scientific Swimming Being a Series of Practical Instructions, on an Original and Progressive Plan, by which the Art of Swimming May be Readily Attained, with Every Advantage of Power in the Water
- Author
- J. Frost
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Darton, Harvey and Darton, London
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1816
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Timeless Tales Rare Books
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Acton, Massachusetts
About Timeless Tales Rare Books
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- Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...