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The Crusader Kingdom of Valencia. Vol. I & II Reconstruction on a Thirteenth-Century Frontier
by Burns, Robert Ignatius
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Good with no dust jacket. 1967. Hardcover. KB58...xviii, 561 pp. Bibliography, notes, index and appendices in Vol. II. Frontis plate and other ilustrations, 8 maps. Octavo. Gift inscription to another medievalist by Burns on the half title. Very handsome dark burgundy cloth hardcovers with gilt to front covers and spines. Minimal wear to covers. Interiors are clean and unmarked, however, in Vol. II there are 3 pages with storage corner turn down and the 2 preceeding pages have a short clean tear at the top edge. Priced low to reflect condition, but otherwise very nice with a pleasing provenance. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 561 pages; Signed by Author .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12044
- Title
- The Crusader Kingdom of Valencia. Vol. I & II Reconstruction on a Thirteenth-Century Frontier
- Author
- Burns, Robert Ignatius
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, MA
- Date Published
- 1967
- Keywords
- Valencia, Spain, Crusades
- Bookseller catalogs
- History: Western Europe; Medieval Studies;
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Leaf and Stone Books
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Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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