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A Chronological Series Of Engravers From the Invention Of The Art To The Beginning Of The Present Century.
by [Martyn, Thomas]
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Fallon, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Cambridge:: J. Archdeacon for J. Woodyer,, 1770.. First edition.. 8vo.. Contemporary calf floral decorative spine with title some wear to edges bit of chipping to spine caps front hinge cracked but repaired. Three folding plates of engraver monograms at end, one plate with short clean tear repaired. Old ink inscription to first blank dated 1823. Overall still a very good working copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dark Parks Books & Collectibles
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20482
- Title
- A Chronological Series Of Engravers From the Invention Of The Art To The Beginning Of The Present Century.
- Author
- [Martyn, Thomas]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First edition.
- Publisher
- J. Archdeacon for J. Woodyer,
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge:
- Date Published
- 1770.
- Pages
- xii, 128p., plates, index.
- Size
- 8vo.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Dark Parks Books & Collectibles
Biblio member since 2016
Fallon, Nevada
About Dark Parks Books & Collectibles
Early english printed books specializing in occult, science, religion and oddities. We also have a strong emphasis on modern first editions of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.
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- Hinge
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- Chipping
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