Tales of The Alhambra
by Washington Irving
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Raphael Tuck & Sons, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. No edition remarks. 281 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Contains colour illustrated plates throughout. Pages are moderately tanned with visible foxing. Mild cracking to gutters and front hinge. Some plates are detached but still present. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Heavy tanning to board edges and spine, which has mild crushing and tearing to ends.
Synopsis
Tales of the Alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by Washington Irving.
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- Bookseller
- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1712576522RRI
- Title
- Tales of The Alhambra
- Author
- Washington Irving
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Raphael Tuck & Sons
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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