Harvard University: A Gallery of One Hundred One Select Engravings, Representing the Lecture Halls, Museums, Art Galleries, Laboratories, Libraries, Dormitories, Clubhouses, Class Gates and Athletic Grounds as They Appear at the Beginning of the Twentieth
by Shepherd, Hugh
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About This Item
Hugh Shepherd/Bartlett Press, 1902. , 1902. 1st ed. Spectacular book on the buildings at Harvard University. 101 Full page engraved photographic plates by Oran McCormick. Light 3/4 Light bown leather binding over maroon cloth. Harvard medalion in gilt on front with gilt title. Spine raised bands with gilt title & decorations. Marbled end papers. Top edge gilt. Very Oversize. Fine copy. 1st. Hardcover. Fine.
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- Military Books
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- nm 4261
- Title
- Harvard University: A Gallery of One Hundred One Select Engravings, Representing the Lecture Halls, Museums, Art Galleries, Laboratories, Libraries, Dormitories, Clubhouses, Class Gates and Athletic Grounds as They Appear at the Beginning of the Twentieth
- Author
- Shepherd, Hugh
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- Hugh Shepherd/Bartlett Press, 1902.
- Date Published
- 1902
- Bookseller catalogs
- Items with Photos; nm / All Non Military Books; nm / Americana: Non Military; nm / Art & Architecture; Nm / select;
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- Gilt
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