The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (2 Volumes)
by Abbott, John S. C
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
- Seller
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Decatur, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers. Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 1855. First Edition. Hardcover. Owner gift inscription. Burgandy cloth with gilt titles and illustration. Covers show general mild wear on edges and have neat reinforcement / repair to spine ends. Paper has minor yellowing. Still an attractive and sturdy set. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Novel Ideas Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 580258
- Title
- The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (2 Volumes)
- Author
- Abbott, John S. C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1855
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Novel Ideas Books
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Decatur, Illinois
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