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Victoria University College: an essay towards a History
by Beaglehole, J C
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand University Press , 1949. Historians lively portrait of the college's first half-century. Inscribed by Author H. L. R. from J. C. B. London November 1949 to front end page. CONDITION Green cloth with paper title flag to spine, Pp xi [5] 319 with 22 b/w photo and illus plates. Bumped bottom rear cnr else only light sheld wear and toned eps.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ariel Books
(NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16688
- Title
- Victoria University College: an essay towards a History
- Author
- Beaglehole, J C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- New Zealand University Press
- Place of Publication
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Date Published
- 1949
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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About the Seller
Ariel Books
Biblio member since 2003
Auckland
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