Boswell's London Journal 1762-1763
by Pottle, Frederick A
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Large 8vo 9" - 10. Now first published from the original manuscript. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound in hardcover format, generally clean, lightly toned at worst, minimal rubbing to extremities. Bound handsomely in blue paper over boards, black cloth-backed, bright and distinct lettering to spine. Top-stained in blue, rough-cut fore- and bottom-edges. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn beyond chip to upper rear panel, light toning thereto, protected by a plastic coat. Map endpapers (of London), front and rear. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. xxix [1], 1-370 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 356561
- Title
- Boswell's London Journal 1762-1763
- Author
- Pottle, Frederick A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Book Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1950
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Frederick A. Pottle James Boswell letters England English history
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