Cyclopaedia of English Literature: A Historical, Critical and Biographical, of British Authors from the Earliest to the Present Times (2 Volumes)
by Chambers, Robert
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
London and Edinburgh: William and Robert Chambers 2 volume set. Full green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, bevelled edges, top & bottom of the spine worn and frayed. Wear has been inexpertly retouched. Binding a bit weak. Not dated (ca 1860). Overall in FAIR condition only. UncleAndy. Full Cloth. Fair. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.
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- Bookseller
- Ziern-Hanon Galleries (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000196
- Title
- Cyclopaedia of English Literature: A Historical, Critical and Biographical, of British Authors from the Earliest to the Present Times (2 Volumes)
- Author
- Chambers, Robert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Publisher
- William and Robert Chambers
- Place of Publication
- London and Edinburgh
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Gilt
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