HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF VIRGINIA; containing a Collection of the most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c relating to Its History and Antiquities, together with Geographical and Statistical Descriptions. to which is appended An Historical and Descriptive Sketch of the District of Columbia
by Howe, Henry
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Rougemont, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Charleston, SC: Babcock & Co, 1846. Hardcover. Fair. 1846. Fair. 8vo., 544 pp., numerous black & white illustrations and folding map. Bound in 19th-century full gilt-ornamented red morocco, spine present but detached. Previous owners attractive small stamp on end paper, with overall consistent foxing, a couple loose signatures. A little work would polish this scarce gem, price reflects condition. HOWES H-722.
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- Bookseller
- Frey Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29429
- Title
- HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF VIRGINIA; containing a Collection of the most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c relating to Its History and Antiquities, together with Geographical and Statistical Descriptions. to which is appended An Historical and Descriptive Sketch of the District of Columbia
- Author
- Howe, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Babcock & Co
- Place of Publication
- Charleston, SC
- Date Published
- 1846
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Rougemont, North Carolina
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Spine
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- Fair
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