New York: Vantage Press Inc., 1982. Limited/Numbered/Signed First Edition. . Hardcover. Good+/Good. Book is Number 210 of 500 copies, signed by the author. "This is a story of the lives of some families who lived in Scotland during the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries and of a remarkable woman who profoundly influenced the development of printing in Scotland. Except for some minor characters, all were real and lived in the times and places described." Black hard cover with silver titling on spine, signed by author on end papers, brief historical background, fold-out genealogical chart, epilogue, bibliography, 175 pages. Multiple light foxing spots on textblock edges and first and last end papers, page 18 has a correction in ink. Dust jacket has edge wear with a half inch closed tear, shelf wear, spine and part of front are sunned, light foxing spots. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Bookseller: Black Sheep Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014662
Title: Mistress of Roseburn
Author: Eskew, Roderick K
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good+
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Limited/Numbered/Signed First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0533049369
ISBN 13: 9780533049363
Publisher: Vantage Press Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: FICTION, LITERATURE, SIGNED, NUMBERED

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