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The History of Japan, Together with a Description of the Kingdom of Siam, 1690-92 [Three Volumes]
by Kaempfer, Engelbert
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- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Glasgow: James MacLehose and Sons, 1906. Hardcover. Good. Complete in three volumes. James MacLehose and Sons, 1906; reprint of 1727 edition, no later printings indicated; [4], v-lxxxix, [3], 1-336, [4] pp. / [4], v-ix, [1], 1-396, [4] pp. / [4], v-viii, [2], 1-385, [3] pp. Many quality plates and in-text illustrations throughout, reproduced from the original. Very small tear in fly-leaf over Vol. II's rear hinge, bindings remain firm and fully intact; toning, damp-spotting to all backstrips, gilt titles dulled but clearly legible; light wear to edges of red cloth boards, gilt pinwheel on front boards remain bright and bold; a few small scratches in gilt top edges, else very good; end pages toned. Due to the size/weight of this set extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 315252
- Title
- The History of Japan, Together with a Description of the Kingdom of Siam, 1690-92 [Three Volumes]
- Author
- Kaempfer, Engelbert
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- James MacLehose and Sons
- Place of Publication
- Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1906
- Weight
- 6.63 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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