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A Collection Of Epigrams. To Which Is Prefix'd, A Critical Dissertation On This Species Of Poetry
by Oldys, William (ed.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair Condition
- Seller
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Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: Walthoe, 1727. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Fair Condition. Contemporary calf, worn, front hinge cracked but binding sound. Lacking title and first preliminary, begins with the preface, first page of preface trimmed at the top, browning to page edges, scattered foxing, otherwise clean. [Lacks A1 & 2, including t.p. ] xxiii,[264]pp. Charming collection of epigrams, apart from the misogyny. Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; Inventory No: 045449.
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- Bookseller
- Pazzo Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 045449
- Title
- A Collection Of Epigrams. To Which Is Prefix'd, A Critical Dissertation On This Species Of Poetry
- Author
- Oldys, William (ed.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Full Leather)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Walthoe
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1727
- Keywords
- Literature & Literary; NOISBN
Terms of Sale
Pazzo Books
Returns accepted for any reason within 30 days of shipment - full refund less shipping. If we have made a mistake, we will pay shipping both ways. Institutions billed according to their requirements.
About the Seller
Pazzo Books
Biblio member since 2003
Roslindale, Massachusetts
About Pazzo Books
For years an open shop in the Boston neighborhoods of Roslindale and West Roxbury, now by appointment only and back in Roslindale. We carry a range of rare and out of print books with strengths in literature, cookery and early printing. We are members of the ABAA and ILAB.
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- Cracked
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- Calf
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- Hinge
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- Fair
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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- Octavo
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