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Dictionary of Canadian Biography / Dictionaire Biographique du Canada: Volume VIII, 1851 - 1860
by Halpenny, Francess Ed
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Dust Jacket Included
- ISBN 10
- 0802034225
- ISBN 13
- 9780802034229
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division, 1985. 1st . Hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First printing, limited edition of 500 copies. Pp. xxxvii, (1) 1129, biblio, index, red top-stain, thick quarto format in red cloth with gilt titles, dust jacket. This copy came from the library of a contributor to the series and includes a letter from the editor thanking her, and announcing the publication of Vol. VIII. Also included is a 4 page pamphlet promoting the release of this book. Unread copy with very light shelf-wear. A superb copy.
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- Bookseller
- Inno Dubelaar Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 790371
- Title
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography / Dictionaire Biographique du Canada: Volume VIII, 1851 - 1860
- Author
- Halpenny, Francess Ed
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 0802034225
- ISBN 13
- 9780802034229
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1985
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Bookseller catalogs
- Canadiana;
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