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Wager of Battle; A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest

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Wager of Battle; A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest

by Herbert, Henry William

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Original purple cloth. Very good. Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase with chemise. Ownership inscription: "C.F. Thompson/ O
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New York: Published by Mason Brothers, 1855. First Edition. 12mo. Original purple cloth. Very good. Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase with chemise. Ownership inscription: "C.F. Thompson/ Ocy 30th, 1858." With the bookplate of John M. Schiff and another. First Edition. 12mo. "The Preface of the book is of interest because it contains a curious prediction of the Civil War." - Van Winkle. Wright II 1174; Van Winkle p.53; BAL 8147

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James Cummins Bookseller US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
261253
Title
Wager of Battle; A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest
Author
Herbert, Henry William
Format/Binding
12mo
Book Condition
Used - Original purple cloth. Very good. Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase with chemise. Ownership inscription: "C.F. Thompson/ O
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Published by Mason Brothers
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1855
Keywords
American | Henry William Herbert
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Bookplate
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Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
First Edition
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Cloth
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BAL
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12mo
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