UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MANUSCRIPTS: (AUTOGRAPH EDITION DELUXE IN 2 VOLUMES) Facsimiles from Originals in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum
by Warner, George F.; introduction by S. M. Hamilton
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Washington, D.C/London: M. Walter Dunne Book. Very Good. Cloth. First Edition. 2 Volumes Large Folio half-bound in khaki colored buckram over brown marbled paper covered boards. Circa 1900-1910. A facsimile collecction of the classic "autograph" manuscripts (handwritten by the author) of royalty, aristocracy, authors, artists, philosophers etc. A very 19th century phenomenon. This volume rebound very solidly in library buckram from the period. Some ancient library dust soil and rubbing and minimal library marks (no circulation material). No stains, tears etc. Very good. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR EXTRA POSTAGE ON THIS HEAVY SET..
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- Title
- UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MANUSCRIPTS: (AUTOGRAPH EDITION DELUXE IN 2 VOLUMES) Facsimiles from Originals in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum
- Author
- Warner, George F.; introduction by S. M. Hamilton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- M. Walter Dunne
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C/London
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- Facsimile
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- Cloth
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- Buckram
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