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A Diary in America, with Remarks on Its Institutions. (2 Volumes)
by Marryat, C.B. (Capt.) Frederick
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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About This Item
Philade;phia: Carey & Hart, 1839. First American Edition . Hardcover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. j242, 228pp. Original boards, cloth backed. Covers edgeworn,spotted, paper spine labels partially chipped off, contents are age-darkened and have very little foxing, bindings are tight, earl owners' names on flyleaves and first text page of second volume. English author's account of his American tour, which appeared in 1839 simultaneously in London , Paris and in various editions in Philadelphia and New York. Howes M -300.
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- Bookseller
- Old Bookshelf
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003970
- Title
- A Diary in America, with Remarks on Its Institutions. (2 Volumes)
- Author
- Marryat, C.B. (Capt.) Frederick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Carey & Hart
- Place of Publication
- Philade;phia
- Date Published
- 1839
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Tourism Sightseeing
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Geography; Social History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Cloth
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