the Glories of Ancient History: (University of Knowledge Wonder Books)
by Dubberstein, Waldo H. & John C. Pletz
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine unmarked.
- Seller
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Nevada City, California, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Univ of Knowledge Inc., 1940. 1st edition.. Hardcover in black pebbled boards w gilt illus & gilt spine titling; no jacket as issuedd.. Fine unmarked.. Pre-WW2 survey and history of ancient history & marvel, many photos.. A time capsule of another era. Part of a series called the Wonder Books; other books in this series available.
6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 384 pp, b/w photos & illus, sepia illus endpapers.
6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 384 pp, b/w photos & illus, sepia illus endpapers.
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- Bookseller
- edburynbooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31111
- Title
- the Glories of Ancient History
- Author
- Dubberstein, Waldo H. & John C. Pletz
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in black pebbled boards w gilt illus & gilt spine titling; no jacket as issuedd.
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine unmarked.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Univ of Knowledge Inc.
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1940
- Keywords
- History, Politics, War, Biography
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edburynbooks
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Nevada City, California
About edburynbooks
I sell from my home, where I have about 25,000 books shelved or stored. I am also an author, poet, photographer, taroist, publisher, collector. Selling books online for almost 15 years, including my own titles and rare books from my collection.
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