A Tale of a Tub; Written for the Improvement of Mankind. To Which is Added an Account of a Battle between the Ancient and Modern Books in St. James Library. With the author's apology, and explanatory notes, by W. Wotton, B.D. and others.
Published by Charles Bathurst., London., 1760
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Sapience Bookstore, Hexham, United KingdomSapience Bookstore
AbeBooks seller since February 21, 2007
Condition: Used - Good
£ 48.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Good. Ex-library. Quarter morocco library binding. Minor foxing to outermost leaves. Evenly toned. xvii [1] 190pp.
Seller Inventory # 028969
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Tale of a Tub; Written for the Improvement of Mankind. To Which is Added an Account of a Battle between the Ancient and Modern Books in St. James Library. With the author's apology, and explanatory notes, by W. Wotton, B.D. and others.
- Author
- Jonathan Swift
- Publisher
- Charles Bathurst., London.
- Publication year
- 1760
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hard
- Illustrator
- Illustrated with 8 plates.
- Edition
- Early edition. First printed in 1704.
- Dimensions
- 12mo. 7 1/4".
- Seller catalogs
- Fiction & Literature, Classic Literature (pre 1900)
Sapience Bookstore
Hexham, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since February 21, 2007
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 7 business days | 15 to 60 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 18.00 | £ 18.00 |
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Here at Sapience Bookstore, we have a large selection of rare, antiquarian and ex-emporium books available. As a small, family-run business we are, above all else, fastidious about customer service. After many years of being internet consumers, we feel that we understand the needs and concerns of internet shoppers and as such, we offer a comprehensive pre & post-purchase customer care service so that you can browse with ease & purchase with confidence. In addition to complete & accurate representation of goods and large and high-definition photographs of each and every item (up to six pictures available on our main website), we want our customers to feel free to email us with any questions & request more photographs where they see fit. If and when you decide to make a purchase with us we will endeavour to keep you abreast of your chosen items progress including payment & dispatch information. Unlike larger corporations we can afford to have a close relationship with our customers, and want you to feel free to contact us should you feel the need.…
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Rare & Out of Print Books, AntiquarianSeller's business information
Sapience Bookstore
United Kingdom
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