A Guide to English Lierature, Essay on Gray, On the Study of Literature
by Arnold, Matthew (1st 2 essays) and John Morley (3rd essay)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
New York: MacMillan and Co., 1896. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Original burgundy cloth with bright gilt titles on front board and the spine. Hint of wear at the corners, but very clean and tight. Inside a prior owner signature on the endpaper dated 1898. Very clean and tight inside. Scarce, no copies listed in the USA as of this writing. Top edge gilt..
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- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 079843
- Title
- A Guide to English Lierature, Essay on Gray, On the Study of Literature
- Author
- Arnold, Matthew (1st 2 essays) and John Morley (3rd essay)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1896
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾
- Keywords
- books on books
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Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont
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