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A Manual of Quotations, From the Ancient, Modern, and Oriental Languages, Including Law Phrases, Maxims, Proverbs, and Family Mottoes
by E(Edward) H(Henry) Michelsen
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
-
Morston, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Crockford, 1856. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Very scarce first edition of much reprinted work. First thus, though title page notes "forming a new and considerably enlarged edition of Macdonnel's Dictionary Of Quotations". In general good order throughout. Pages lightly toned with only very occasional marks, title page a little more so. Block marbled to all edges. Marbled endpapers opening a little at front hinge, though binding firm and tight. Bookplate to ifc. Full leather, worn to edges and darkened to part of spine. Small loss from leather title label. A nice copy of a rare item. 12mo. 308pp
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- Bookseller
- Dodman Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002577
- Title
- A Manual of Quotations, From the Ancient, Modern, and Oriental Languages, Including Law Phrases, Maxims, Proverbs, and Family Mottoes
- Author
- E(Edward) H(Henry) Michelsen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- John Crockford
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1856
- Pages
- 308
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Dodman Books
Biblio member since 2019
Morston, Norfolk
About Dodman Books
Formerly Journobooks, my original speciality was books about journalism, journalists, newspapers and other media (hence the name) and I still have a good stock of hard-to-find books in that field. Over time I have added a wide and eclectic variety of other collectible volumes alongside a general secondhand stock. I am a collector as well as a seller so know all about the pitfalls of online buying as well as the joys. I will try to make your buying experience as easy and as pleasant as possible.
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