TALES OF OUR ANCESTORS From Elizabeth to James II. First series Ruffs, Blades and Periwigs
by Drury, Lt.-Col. W. P
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: j. M. Dent, 1926 pp.xvi 205 with a coloured frontis. 1 black and white plate and illustrations in the text. Greyish cloth-covered boards with green leather spine, gilt. Spine faded to brown. Spotting to page edges and verso of frontis. Gift inscription on front endpaper dated May 1928. A good tight copy.
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- Bookseller
- C & J Read (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 018940
- Title
- TALES OF OUR ANCESTORS From Elizabeth to James II. First series Ruffs, Blades and Periwigs
- Author
- Drury, Lt.-Col. W. P
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- j. M. Dent
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1926
- Keywords
- HISTORY
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
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About the Seller
C & J Read
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Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
About C & J Read
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- Gilt
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