Beeton's dictionary of universal information
by Beeton, [Samuel Orchart]
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London: S.O. Beeton, 1859. 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. vi, [2], 708; 709-1411, [1], 52; engraved folding world map frontispiece, 19 folding plates, including 13 maps and one colored chronological chart; text illustrations throughout; original three-quarter calf over marbled boards, black morocco gilt-lettered spine labels; some general scuffing, a few plate edges a bit worn, else very good and sound. Vancil, p. 23.
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- Bookseller
- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44423
- Title
- Beeton's dictionary of universal information
- Author
- Beeton, [Samuel Orchart]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- S.O. Beeton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1859
- Keywords
- Encyclopedias , , , English
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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- Calf
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