Seven English Cities
by Howells, W. D. (William Dean)
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
New York and London: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1909. First printing. 1909 at title and copyright; stated Printed October, 1909. Scarce original; fine book craftsmanship. Fine green cloth boards, ornate red and gilt cover and spine titles. Gilt top edge. Frontispiece plate w/tissue. Extended writings on Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester, York, Durham, and general musings on English character. A sort of early travelogue on these cities plus Boston, Doncaster, and two Welsh cities, Aberystwtyh and Llandudno. Intriguing photoplates, etchings throughout. 201 pages. Few stamps for Hampton Library of Bridge Hampton, Long Island, removed card pocket.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007271
- Title
- Seven English Cities
- Author
- Howells, W. D. (William Dean)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers, Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York and London
- Date Published
- 1909
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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