The Israel of the Alps: A History of the Persecutions of the Waldenses
by The Rev. Dr. Alexis Muston; Translated by William Hazlitt
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About This Item
London: Ingram, Cooke & Co., 1853. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Second edition, first printing octavo hardback Gilt patterned spine with blind stamped covers., viii + 312 pp.Illustrated Numerous engraved plates and text illustrations Lacks front end paper, a little occasional foxing. otherwise Very Good condition Book plate and inscription of Edward Gomersall (
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- Title
- The Israel of the Alps: A History of the Persecutions of the Waldenses
- Author
- The Rev. Dr. Alexis Muston; Translated by William Hazlitt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Ingram, Cooke & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1853
- Pages
- 320
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 1.32 lbs
- Keywords
- The Israel of the Alps: A History of the Persecutions of the Waldenses; The Rev. Dr. Alexis Muston; Translated by William Hazlitt
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