Tales of a grandfather : being stories taken from Scottish history, humbly inscribed to Hugh Littlejohn - Vol. I
by Scott, Walter (1771-1832)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Edinburgh London Dublin : Printed for Cadell and Co. ; Simpkin and Marshall ; J. Cumming, 1830. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Bookplate of A. W. K. Straton. Poor copy in the original quarter gilt-blocked leather with paper-covered boards. Spine worn; spine bands and panel edges rubbed and bumped as with age. Hinges starting. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; illustrations, portraits. Subjects; Scotland History.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 390440
- Title
- Tales of a grandfather : being stories taken from Scottish history, humbly inscribed to Hugh Littlejohn - Vol. I
- Author
- Scott, Walter (1771-1832)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- Edinburgh London Dublin : Printed for Cadell and Co. ; Simpkin and Marshall ; J. Cumming
- Date Published
- 1830
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