A history of London, from the earliest period to the present time : with some account of the present state of its most important public buildings : compiled from the best Authorities
by Abbott John William
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good Plus
- Seller
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: A. K. Newman & Co, 1821. Book measures 19.5x12.cm. Collation, 261pp, engraved frontis. Bound in later quarter calf, with plain boards,,flat gilt bands. Calf rubbed, some abrasion wear, hinge joints split but boards firmly attached. Internally, occasional light spotting. Pages in good clean condition. A good clean copy. . First Edition. Quarter Calf. Good Plus. Small 8 Vo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- George Jeffery Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012526
- Title
- A history of London, from the earliest period to the present time : with some account of the present state of its most important public buildings : compiled from the best Authorities
- Author
- Abbott John William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- A. K. Newman & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1821
- Size
- Small 8 Vo
- Keywords
- London
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
Terms of Sale
George Jeffery Books
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About the Seller
George Jeffery Books
Biblio member since 2005
CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire
About George Jeffery Books
We are a long established company dealing in second-hand, out of print and antiquarian books on all subjects. We are based in Hertfordshire, just 2 miles north of Junction 25 of the M25. We are members of the PBFA and exhibit at a large number of their fairs across the UK. We also exhibit in London at least twice a month at the Russell and Royal National Hotels, and regularly exhibit at H&D fairs in the South East, we also organise a monthly Fair at the Royal National Hotel, this fair has exhibitors specialising in books, maps, prints and ephemera. Please contact us for any further details.
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- Calf
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- Hinge
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- Gilt
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- First Edition
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