THE POCKET LACON: A Manual of the Best Works of the Best Authors on Every Subject of Importance
Published by John Chidley, London, 1840
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Seller: Amnesty Bookshop, Malvern, Great Malvern, United KingdomAmnesty Bookshop, Malvern
AbeBooks seller since January 31, 2006
Condition: Used - Good
Current price: £ 36.00
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Scarce in this early edition. "Comprising nearly one thousans extracts" on a vast range of topics from writers such as Dryden, Voltaire, Montaigne, Socrates, Addison. No editor named but the compiler of this anthology is usually given as John Taylor. Binding sound but boards worn. No markings, foxing or inscription. All profits to Amnesty International.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE POCKET LACON: A Manual of the Best Works of the Best Authors on Every Subject of Importance
- Author
- n/a
- Publisher
- John Chidley, London
- Publication year
- 1840
- Condition
- Good+.
- Binding
- Half Leather
- Edition
- Fourth Edition.
- Dimensions
- 9cm - 14.5cm with 463pp
Amnesty Bookshop, Malvern
Great Malvern, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since January 31, 2006
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