THE IMPERIAL DICTIONARY OF UNIVERSAL BIOGRAPHY : Comprising a Series of Original Memoirs of Distinguished Men , or All Ages and All Nations. By Writers of Eminence in the Various Branches of Literature, Science & Art (Near Complete Set of 13 Volumes)
Published by William Mackenzie, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Excalibur Books, Penzance, United KingdomExcalibur Books
AbeBooks seller since September 15, 2008
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 95.00
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Near complete set of 13 Volumes (of the 14 Published). This is the new edition, late 19th century, probably circa 1870s-80s. Each volume Illustrated with a section of 8 Steel Engraved Plates, protected by tissue guards. Frontispiece to Vol I Illustrated with a portrait of Queen Victoria. Text arranged in double columns within in Linear Border. Handsome original Brown cloth bindings with Bright Gilt & Black Decoration & Lettering to fronts & Spines. Beveled Edges. 11" Tall. Volumes 1 to 13 are present, the last volume, 14 is missing. No inscriptions. Very slight edge wear to covers, mainly at tips of corners and spine ends. Set weighs 13 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you would like any more pictures, information or a Shipping Quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE IMPERIAL DICTIONARY OF UNIVERSAL BIOGRAPHY : Comprising a Series of Original Memoirs of Distinguished Men , or All Ages and All Nations. By Writers of Eminence in the Various Branches of Literature, Science & Art (Near Complete Set of 13 Volumes)
- Author
- Waller, John Francis
- Publisher
- William Mackenzie, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Decorative Cloth
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian Books, Biography & Autobiography, Reference
Excalibur Books
Penzance, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since September 15, 2008
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| Item | 8 to 14 business days | 8 to 14 business days |
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| First item | £ 25.00 | £ 25.00 |
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Excalibur Books
United Kingdom
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I accept most major Credit Cards through the ABE Checkout, also PAYPAL, Postal Order, Bank Draft and U.K. Cheque(please make it payable to Aesop Attic Bookstore.)
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Nina Fedorowa
Aesop Attic Books
6 Penrose Terrace, Penzance, TR18 2HQ, U.K.
01736 331790
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