Handmaid to the Arts - The 2nd Edition with Considerable Additions and Improvements 1764 2 Volume Set
Published by J Nourse, London, 1764
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: BRITOBOOKS, isle of man, United KingdomBRITOBOOKS
AbeBooks seller since January 4, 2007
Condition: Used - Fine
£ 450.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Robert Dossie - Handmaid to the arts - The second edition ,with considerable additions and improvements- Printed for J.Nourse ,London 1764. Two volume set ,extremely rare- only 2 other sets listed on ABE for £2,200 and £1200 respectively - neither can match the condition of this set. Considering these are nearly 300 years old ,they are in fine condition- beautiful bindings - leather spines and corner ends- marbled boards- the contents show very little indications of their age- no tears,stains or ownership marks- very tight and crisp. This is a truely remarkable set and a fascinating insight into the works of one of the leading apothecarys of the age - quite stunning.
Seller Inventory # 013500
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Handmaid to the Arts - The 2nd Edition with Considerable Additions and Improvements 1764 2 Volume Set
- Author
- Dossie, Robert
- Publisher
- J Nourse, London
- Publication year
- 1764
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Half-Leather
- Edition
- First Edition
BRITOBOOKS
isle of man, United Kingdom
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