The Autobiography of Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury
by Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury; with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and a Continuation of the Life by Sidney L. Lee
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Item Price
$300.00$240.00
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About This Item
London: John C. Nimmo, 1886. British author, soldier, poet, historian and philosopher, (1882-1648). One of an unnumbered edition limited to 1000 copies, 600 for England and 400 for America. Near Fine in half calf over marbled boards, with matching marbled end papers, back and top gilt, Near Fine, light rubbing at edges, interior clean and bright. The bookplate of Paul Steinbrecher front paste down. . Limited Edition. Half Calf Over Marbled Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008384
- Title
- The Autobiography of Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury
- Author
- Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury; with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and a Continuation of the Life by Sidney L. Lee
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- John C. Nimmo
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1886
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Philosophy; Fine Bindings;
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- Gilt
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- Bookplate
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
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- Calf
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- Edges
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- Jacket
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