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The Library of George Gordon King (1807-1871) . Part I.-The Books. Catalogued upon the Dictionary Plan, with Notes. Part II-The Prints. Arranged chronologically according to Schools, Centuries, and Engravers, with Notes and References
by (King, George Gordon) Nolan, Joseph Allan, A.M., PH.D
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- Condition
- Bound in full red morocco, t.e.g., by R.W. Smith. Hinges neatly repaired
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About This Item
Newport, R.I., 1885. First edition. "Two hundred copies printed for private distribution." on verso of title page and inscribed on following page "To the Mercantile Library/ with the compliments of/ George Gordon King (His nephew and namesake). [viii], 431; 327 pp. Part I printed by News Press. Volume II printed by Baker & Godwin, Printers. 1 vols. 4to. Bound in full red morocco, t.e.g., by R.W. Smith. Hinges neatly repaired. First edition. "Two hundred copies printed for private distribution." on verso of title page and inscribed on following page "To the Mercantile Library/ with the compliments of/ George Gordon King (His nephew and namesake)" [viii], 431; 327 pp. Part I printed by News Press. Volume II printed by Baker & Godwin, Printers. 1 vols. 4to.
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- James Cummins Bookseller
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- 235480
- Title
- The Library of George Gordon King (1807-1871) . Part I.-The Books. Catalogued upon the Dictionary Plan, with Notes. Part II-The Prints. Arranged chronologically according to Schools, Centuries, and Engravers, with Notes and References
- Author
- (King, George Gordon) Nolan, Joseph Allan, A.M., PH.D
- Format/Binding
- [viii], 431; 327 pp. Part I printed by News Press. Volume II printed by Baker & Godwin, Printers. 1 vols. 4to
- Book Condition
- Used - Bound in full red morocco, t.e.g., by R.W. Smith. Hinges neatly repaired
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. "Two hundred copies printed for private distribut
- Place of Publication
- Newport, R.I.
- Date Published
- 1885
- Keywords
- Private Catalogues | Rhode Island | American | American
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; Sets & Fine Bindings; Art, Architecture & Design;
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