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The Tales of the Genii, Translated from the Persian. With Memoirs of the Author (Two Volumes)
by Morrell, Sir Charles; Pseudonym of James Kenneth Ridley (1736-1765)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for J. Booker; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; Rodwell & Martin; and G. & W. B. Whitaker , 1820. Originally published in 1764, title pages list only "translated from the Persian by Sir Charles Morrell", when actually they were authored by James Kenneth Ridley. xiii, (1), 334, (1), 334 pages, each with 2nd title page with engraving. and 3 additional engravings in text each volume, all by R. Westall, R.A. Two volumes in contemporary polished calf, gilt backs, Very Good, light wear at edges and hinges, ink spot front cover, front end pages and smaller spot at 1st title page of Vol. II, prior owner initials. , still a handsome and solid set. . Later Edition. Polished Calf. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008628
- Title
- The Tales of the Genii, Translated from the Persian. With Memoirs of the Author (Two Volumes)
- Author
- Morrell, Sir Charles; Pseudonym of James Kenneth Ridley (1736-1765)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Later Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Booker; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; Rodwell & Martin; and G. & W. B. Whitaker
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1820
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- Calf
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- Title Page
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- Gilt
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