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An Abstract of the Historical Part of the Old Testament, with References... Includes Armorial Bookplate of Sir Thomas Brand, Knight
by Harley, Edward
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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East Granby, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: W. Bowyer, 1730. First edition [1730]. One of 1500 copies printed. Includes on the verso of the title page the armorial bookplate of Sir Thomas Brand, Knight, "Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod and Gentleman Usher Daily Wait to His Majesty Anno 1735". Large engraving on page 288, and engravings on chapter titles and tailpieces. Early to mid 19th century binding in brown leather with reddish brown spine label, raised spine bands, 21 cm (8 inches) tall, xxiv, 686 pages. Covers rubbed and lightly scuffed with some darkening to the leather, crack to lower end of front joint, covers well attached, text block sound, pages clean with only occasional light foxing.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Resource Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031781
- Title
- An Abstract of the Historical Part of the Old Testament, with References... Includes Armorial Bookplate of Sir Thomas Brand, Knight
- Author
- Harley, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W. Bowyer
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1730
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- BIBLE HISTORY OLD TESTAMENT E HARLEY THOS BRAND KNIGHT GENTLEMAN USHER OF THE GREEN ROD
- Bookseller catalogs
- Philosophy, Theology, Religion, Spirituality; Fine Bindings, Distinctive Press, Early Printing;
Terms of Sale
Resource Books, LLC
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About the Seller
Resource Books, LLC
Biblio member since 2004
East Granby, Connecticut
About Resource Books, LLC
Resource Books, LLC deals in antiquarian and out-of-print books in a wide variety of subject matter, mainly non-fiction.
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- First Edition
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- Bookplate
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- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
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