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Nicholson's Dictionary of the Science and Practice of Architecture, Building, Carpentry, Etc., Etc., Etc., from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time (New Edition) (2 Vols.)
by Lomax, Edward; Gunyon, Thomas
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: The London Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd. No date, circa 1852-54, latest date cited in Author's List of Works Consulted..." is 1851. Handsomely rebound in early 20th century quarter black leather spine and tips and wood grain brown cloth, page edges marbled, titles stamped in gilt at spines. Illustrated by upwards of 1,600 working drawings. Both volumes Very Good, a bit of rubbing to cloth edges, light foxing, primarily limited to end pages. Heavy items, will incur additional shipping costs for international delivery. Please, priority mail only in U.S.. New Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005749
- Title
- Nicholson's Dictionary of the Science and Practice of Architecture, Building, Carpentry, Etc., Etc., Etc., from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time (New Edition) (2 Vols.)
- Author
- Lomax, Edward; Gunyon, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- The London Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
Terms of Sale
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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- Rubbing
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- Edges
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