The New Bath Guide Or Memoirs of the B-N-R-D Family in a Series of Poetical Epistles
by Anstey, Christopher
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
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Franklin, Maine, United States
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London: Hurst, Chance, and Co.. Fine. 1830. 1st thus. Hardcover. Full reddish-brown leather with bright gilt floral borders on both covers; five raised bands and compartmental floral and lettering in bright gilt. Bright gilt detrilles on inside covers. Marbled endpapers. T. E. G. Bound by Launder. Yellow ribbon bookmark. Handmade bookplate on inside front cover. On third blank page is inscription by editor to Thomas Hill "as a testimony of esteem. " Pencilled note below references pp xxxv and xxxvi, where Dr. Hill, critic, is mentioned. An extremely nice and attractive copy. ; Etched Plates; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 176 pages .
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- Title
- The New Bath Guide Or Memoirs of the B-N-R-D Family in a Series of Poetical Epistles
- Author
- Anstey, Christopher
- Illustrator
- George Cruikshank & S. Williams
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Publisher
- Hurst, Chance, and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1830
- Keywords
- Humor, 19th Century Books, Leather, Inscribed Books
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- Rare Collectible books;
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Gilt
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- 12mo
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- 1st Thus
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- Fine
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