The Story of Verona [Dent Medieval Towns Series]
by Alethia Wiel; illustrated by Helen.M. James
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: J. M. Dent, 1902. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall. Helen M. James. First edition, first printing. Octavo hardback. Gilt decorated spine and cover, top edge gilt. xvi, 314 pp. Black & white frontispiece etching ; black & white illustrations; folding maps. Very Good condition No inscriptions. A four page proforma advertising the series and listing titles available loosely enclosed. Quite a nice copy
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 084650
- Title
- The Story of Verona [Dent Medieval Towns Series]
- Author
- Alethia Wiel; illustrated by Helen.M. James
- Illustrator
- Helen M. James
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1902
- Pages
- 330
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall
- Weight
- 0.88 lbs
- Keywords
- The Story of Verona [Dent Medieval Towns Series]; Alethia Wiel; illustrated by Helen.M. James Italy
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Italy;
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About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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- Top Edge Gilt
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- Spine
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