The Pictorial History of France: And of the French People
by George Moir Bussey and Thomas Gaspey
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Moseley, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
London: WM. S. Orr and Co, 1843. Hardcover. Near Fine. Jules David. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY REBACKED RETAINING THE ORIGINAL BOARDS WITH BLIND STAMPED DETAIL WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINES WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS, PASTE DOWNS AND END PAGES. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND MINIMAL FOXING. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, BOOKS MEASURE QUARTO SIZE 10"x7". 178 YEARS OLD. A BEAUTIFUL SET IN GREAT CONDITION..
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- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 366
- Title
- The Pictorial History of France
- Author
- George Moir Bussey and Thomas Gaspey
- Illustrator
- Jules David
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- WM. S. Orr and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Keywords
- Illustrated, 178 Years Old, Fine Leather Binding
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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All books are carefully bubble wrapped and packed in a box with adequate packing peanuts to prevent any damage in shipment.
All books are shipped with delivery confirmation and tracking. Books are automatically insured.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. Returns accepted for any reason within 30 days of receipt.
About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
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Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Quarto
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