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The international Sherlock Holmes : a companiopn to the world bibliography of Sherlock Homes and Dr. Watson / by Ronald Burt De Waal
by De Waal, Ronald Burt
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0720116007
- ISBN 13
- 9780720116007
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Hamden, CT ; London : Archon Books : Mansell, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked buckram cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Previous owner's book plate. Physical description; 621 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. Subjects; Holmes, Sherlock (fictional detective). Fiction. Detective stories.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 252335
- Title
- The international Sherlock Holmes : a companiopn to the world bibliography of Sherlock Homes and Dr. Watson / by Ronald Burt De Waal
- Author
- De Waal, Ronald Burt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0720116007
- ISBN 13
- 9780720116007
- Publisher
- Hamden, CT ; London : Archon Books : Mansell
- Place of Publication
- Hamden
- Date Published
- 1980
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- Spine
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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