Bell's New Pantheon; Or Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi-Gods, Heroes, and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity: also, of the Images and Idols Adored in the Pagan World; Together With Their Temples, Priests, Altars, Oracles, etc. (First Edition)
by Bell, John, Editor
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
London: J. Bell, 1790. FIRST EDITION, first printing. 2 volumes complete. Three quarter calf with raised bands and two brown labels. Gilt embossed disign and lettering on spine. Marbled boards and endpages. Yellow applied to all edges. The binding is a bit rubbed and soiled but still very presentable. Numerous plates thoughout. Vast majority of plates are in clean, crisp unfoxed condition yet a small number do have light foxing. Photos available upon request.. First Edition. Three Quarter Calf Leather. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.
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- Ziern-Hanon Galleries
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008849
- Title
- Bell's New Pantheon; Or Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi-Gods, Heroes, and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity: also, of the Images and Idols Adored in the Pagan World; Together With Their Temples, Priests, Altars, Oracles, etc. (First Edition)
- Author
- Bell, John, Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. Bell
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1790
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Gilt
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