The Book-Lover's Enchiridion : Thoughts on the Solace and Companionship of Books, and Topics Incidental thereto; Garnered from Writers of Every Age for the Help and Betterment of All Readers. By Alexander Ireland. LONDON : 1883
by IRELAND, Alexander 1810-1894
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London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 1883. Third & Enlarged Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Small Octavo. LONDON : 1883. Enlarged edition with new preface by the author dated 1883. Seven-page chronological list of authors quoted. Hardback. Original mid-blue smooth cloth; gilt lettered spine. Black lettered and decorated cover; bevelled boards. Original brown end-papers. Title-page in red and black, within decorative border. Tight, bright and clean. No owner name or internal markings. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xvi), 478 pages. Includes bibliographical references. Index. Sm.8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].
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- Rosley Books (GB)
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- Title
- The Book-Lover's Enchiridion : Thoughts on the Solace and Companionship of Books, and Topics Incidental thereto; Garnered from Writers of Every Age for the Help and Betterment of All Readers. By Alexander Ireland. LONDON : 1883
- Author
- IRELAND, Alexander 1810-1894
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third & Enlarged Edition
- Publisher
- Simpkin, Marshall & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1883
- Size
- Small Octavo
- Keywords
- Books and reading - Quotations, maxims, etc.
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