Chautauqua Library of English History and Literature, Volume II: The Period of the Early Plantagenets.
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About This Item
New York, NY Phillips & Hunt, 1881. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fair: Shows heavy wear, and a 1 1/2" x 1/4" portion of the front hinge and backstrip gouged out and a much smaller gouge at outside edge of the front panel; staining and soiling to the panels and backstrip; binding leans very slightly; moderate rubbing to the extremities; binding remains secure; the text is remarkably clean, considering the havoc visited upon the cover. A solid reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 124pp. Rust cloth over boards with embossed designs and Gilt titles at the front panel and backstrip. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 'The Period of the Early Plantagenets' provides an impressive collection that depict England during a fascinating period--the crown of the Middle Ages with its spirit of knighthood embodied in the Black Prince, struggle for Scottish liberty and the rise of the Parliament.
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- Black Cat Hill Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 41042
- Title
- Chautauqua Library of English History and Literature, Volume II: The Period of the Early Plantagenets.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Ed; First Printing indicated.
- Publisher
- Phillips & Hunt,
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1881.
- Bookseller catalogs
- England; British Isles; Medieval Era; History: England & British Isles; London;
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