ATTACHE; or Sam Slick in England. By the Author of "The Clockmaker; or, Sayings and Doings of Sam Slick" in Two Volumes, The.
by [Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1856]
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- Hardcover
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street (Schulze & Co.), 1843. First series and edition. Half-titles p.i (blank verso) each volume. 2 volumes. Original purple blind-stamped cloth, yellow eps. 12mo (21cm). pp. viii, 277, [1] blank; vi, 289, [1] colophon . Good/No jacket, as issued/In mylar protector. Spines and partial boards sunned brown, caps chipped, most corners bumped. Repaired rear joint on vol. 2 with archival hinge repair. Name scratched out of small owner ticket vol. 2 pastedown. Foxing starting internally [Additional subtitle with Greek Proverb...and Slickville Translation]..
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- Title
- ATTACHE; or Sam Slick in England. By the Author of "The Clockmaker; or, Sayings and Doings of Sam Slick" in Two Volumes, The.
- Author
- [Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1856]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street (Schulze & Co.), 1843.
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- Humor & Satire;
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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