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Eastern Shores of the Adriatic In 1863: With a Visit to Montenegro.
by STRANGFORD, Viscountess
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- first
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Richard Bentley, 1864. First edition. Octavo. [x], 386 pp, [1, ads]. Full brown cloth, ruled in gilt on front cover and gilt-stamped on spine. With 5 color illustrations throughout. Tips bumped and spine with small tears to head and tailcap. Previous owner's bookplate and contemporary signature on title-page. Otherwise, very good.
HBS 66633.
$850.
HBS 66633.
$850.
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- Bookseller
- Heritage Book Shop, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 66633
- Title
- Eastern Shores of the Adriatic In 1863
- Author
- STRANGFORD, Viscountess
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Richard Bentley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1864
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Illustrated Books|Color-Plate Books|Voyages and Travels|European History
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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Beverly Hills, California
About Heritage Book Shop, LLC
Owned and operated by Ben Weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, Heritage Book Shop\'s inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. Heritage Book Shop serves a clientele base consisting of private collectors as well as esteemed public institutions. We take great pride in the dedication we offer our clients. Whether you are building a first-rate collection of a favorite author or an extensive library, we look forward to offering the experience of our knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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- Bookplate
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- Octavo
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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