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The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration
by J. G. Heck [Translated by Spencer F. Baird]
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good -
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Crown Publishers, 1979. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good -. 12.25" x 9.25" x 2" . Contains Original Illustrations from 1851 Edition. Originally published in 1851 as "Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art. Topics include: Architecture, Fine Arts, Geography and Planography, History and Ethnology, Mathematics and Astronomy, Mythology and Religious Rites, Military Sciences, natural Sciences, Naval Sciences, and Technology. Quarter bound red boards with blind embossed title on cover; tan fabric spine with title in red. Heavily illustrated with images throughout in black and white. 573 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Overall VG, book cover is minimally warn. Page edges soiled, text clean and unmarked. Red, cream and blue print on dust jacket, taped several places, worn on edges. Previous owner's name on first free fly leaf. Due to the size and weight of this copy, an additional shipping charge may apply. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 068625
- Title
- The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration
- Author
- J. G. Heck [Translated by Spencer F. Baird]
- Illustrator
- Contains Original Illustrations from 1851 Edition
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Crown Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1979
- Size
- 12.25" x 9.25" x 2&qu
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Illustration; Art; Illustration Reference; Design Reference; Engravings
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
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Shelley and Son Books
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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- Jacket
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- Reprint
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