The House Book A Record of Arthur James' House Eton College 1873-1899
by James, A.C.:
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Wilkes & Co, 1902 Hardcover book, First edition, bound in white Vellum with gilt titles and decoration, marbled endpapers. Portrait frontis , 264 pages, rough cut edges A day to day record of events at the Authors 'House' whilst master there. Including new arrivals and depatures, House football cup teams, cricket results , rowing, fives, athletics, racquets etc. A Very Good copy . Pictures available.
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38139
- Title
- The House Book A Record of Arthur James' House Eton College 1873-1899
- Author
- James, A.C.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, Wilkes & Co, 1902
- Bookseller catalogs
- British History;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
Biblio member since 2006
Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- New
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- Vellum
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- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- First Edition
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