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A Manual of Ancient History, particularly with regards to The Constitution, The Commerce, and The Colonies of the States of Antiquity
by A.H.L. Heeren
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
Oxford: D. A. Talboys, 1829. xix, 476, (6) pp. RARE in the First English language Edition. IN contemporary full calf, back ornately gilt, end papers and edges marbled, ribbon marker. VEry Good, front joint weak yet holding, rear joint showing wear, title at spine rubbed yet still legible, 1/4" loss to calf at head of spine, interior clean and bright, free of blemishes. Overall a handsome copy of a RARE edition. . First Edition in English. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008041
- Title
- A Manual of Ancient History, particularly with regards to The Constitution, The Commerce, and The Colonies of the States of Antiquity
- Author
- A.H.L. Heeren
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- First Edition in English
- Publisher
- D. A. Talboys
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1829
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Nineteenth Century;
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- Edges
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