History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
by IRVING, Washington
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Bryn Mawr,, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
1828. IRVING, Washington. A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. Contemporary full tree calf with tan morocco spine labels, housed in custom cloth slipcase. New-York: G. & C. Carvill, 1828. 3 Vols. First American edition. BAL 10124. With folding map. Some rubbing and scuffing to leather, bookplates removed, ink ownership inscriptions on each pastedown, light scattered foxing, else a very good set.
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- Bookseller
- George S. MacManus Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 72040
- Title
- History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
- Author
- IRVING, Washington
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1828
- Keywords
- BALIT, LITX
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About the Seller
George S. MacManus Company
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Bryn Mawr,, Pennsylvania
About George S. MacManus Company
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