The history of the life of Peter I. Emperor of Russia : In three volumes / By John Mottley, Esq.
by Mottley, John (1692-1750)
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About This Item
Dublin : re-printed, by and for George Faulkner, and for G. Risk, G. Ewing, and W. Smith, and O. Nelson, 1740. 1st Edition in this form. Hardback. Very good copies all in the original, full aniline calf. Professionally and period sympathetically re-backed with a Morocco gilt-blocked labels and elaborate blind-tooling; very impressively finished. Remains a particularly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical description 3v., plates : ports.,maps ; 12°. Notes; Title pages in red and black. Subject Russia - History - Peter I, 1689-1725. Related item referenced by: Maslen and Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 2863. ESTC citation no.: T135751.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 193279
- Title
- The history of the life of Peter I. Emperor of Russia : In three volumes / By John Mottley, Esq.
- Author
- Mottley, John (1692-1750)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition in this form
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Dublin : re-printed, by and for George Faulkner, and for G. Risk, G. Ewing, and W. Smith, and O. Nelson
- Date Published
- 1740
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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