The flags of the world : their history, blazonry and associations / by F. Edward Hulme
by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward) (1841-1909)
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London ; New York : F. Warne, 1890. First Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Pen annotated and multiple articles relevant to the text have been tipped in on the end-pages by previous owner. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright and strong. Publication date is suggested. Physical description: 152 pages, [26] leaves of color plates) : illustrations; frontis; lining papers illus. Subjects: Flags. Drapeaux. flags. Flags.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 381361
- Title
- The flags of the world : their history, blazonry and associations / by F. Edward Hulme
- Author
- Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward) (1841-1909)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London ; New York : F. Warne
- Date Published
- 1890
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