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The praises of Wisdom : being part I of the book of Wisdom / a revised translation with notes by E. H. Blakeney
by Blakeney, Edward Henry (1869-1955). Bible. O.T. Apocrypha. Wisdom of Solomon. Greek
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
Oxford : Basil Blackwell, 1937. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with gilt-stamped lettering to front board. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Provenance: From the library of Carol and Chris with their personalized bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 57 pages; Physical description.: 57 p ; 23 cm. NotesGreek and English on opposite pages, followed by a commentary and select glossary. Subject: Apocryphal books (Old Testament).
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 202784
- Title
- The praises of Wisdom : being part I of the book of Wisdom / a revised translation with notes by E. H. Blakeney
- Author
- Blakeney, Edward Henry (1869-1955). Bible. O.T. Apocrypha. Wisdom of Solomon. Greek
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford : Basil Blackwell
- Date Published
- 1937
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