The Tales of Peter Parley about Africa: With Engravings
by Peter Parley ( Samuel G. Goodrich)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- VG+/No Jacket
- Seller
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Shelbyville, Indiana, United States
Item Price
£40.15£30.11
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About This Item
Philadelphia, Pa: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1852. Book. VG+. Cloth. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Revised Edition, so stated. Brown blind stamped cloth with gilt lettering and gilt ornamentations to the spine. This copy is VG+. Exterior is rich. Gilt is bright. Modest/moderate wear to spine ends, tips, and bottom edges. Inside has two PO neat gift inscriptions- one in pencil from 1854 and the other in ink from 1885. Otherwise unmarked, firmly bound with scattered modest/moderate foxing.Very nice..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bailey Bonzo Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002120
- Title
- The Tales of Peter Parley about Africa: With Engravings
- Author
- Peter Parley ( Samuel G. Goodrich)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Publisher
- Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, Pa
- Date Published
- 1852
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bailey Bonzo Books
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Shelbyville, Indiana
About Bailey Bonzo Books
Bailey Bonzo Books....Specializing in collectble First Editions, SIGNED copies, Science Fiction/Fantasy, and RARE copies of all kinds.
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