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The Home Treasury of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge; Canadian Home Series of Useful Books No. 1
by [J. S. Robertson]
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto: J. S. Robertson & Bros, 1883. Hardcover. pp. x, 374. Large 8vo. Bright blue cloth binding, bevelled boards, gilt and black lettering and decoration. "Handsomely illustrated" with engravings. Edgewear, front board bowed, tide mark to foredge, pencilled names to front endpaper and presentation page (dated 1896); good. Includes a history of the Dominion of Canada; and a wealth of information on everything from Ball-Room Etiquette, to the Origin of Plants, to Difficult Situations for Young Drivers (of Horses), how to write a letter Declining to Lend Money; an Oraculum and instructions on its usage; and a plethora of other pertinent and charming information.
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- Bookseller
- BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 088201
- Title
- The Home Treasury of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge; Canadian Home Series of Useful Books No. 1
- Author
- [J. S. Robertson]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. S. Robertson & Bros
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1883
- Keywords
- Reference; Canadiana;
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BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
About BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
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