The Adventures of Philip On His Way Through the World; Shewing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By. In Three Volumes. FIRST EDITION, FINELY BOUND.
by THACKERAY, W. M
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Smith, Elder & Co. London. 1862. First edition. Three Volumes. Half-title to volume I. Title-page to each volume. Sumptiously bound in full polished tan calf gilt, boards ruled in gilt, gilt decorations to compartments of spine, raised bands, contrasting lettering pieces, marbled edges and endpapers, inner dentelles. A FINE SET.
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- Bookseller
- Addyman Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 62023
- Title
- The Adventures of Philip On His Way Through the World; Shewing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By. In Three Volumes. FIRST EDITION, FINELY BOUND.
- Author
- THACKERAY, W. M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- Smith, Elder & Co. London. 1862
- Keywords
- FICTION 19th century Fine binding Thakeray first edition Triple Decker
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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