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The Findern Manuscript. Cambridge University Library MS. Ff. I.6
by Beadle, Richard & Owen, A. E. B. , Introduction
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0859673510
- ISBN 13
- 9780859673518
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: Scolar Press. Good with no dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0859673510 . KB58...xxxiii, [ii] pp, unnumbered reproductions of the manuscript leaves, which start with F3 and finish with F185. Quarto. Original dark red cloth with gilt to spine. Spine cover bit sun faded, some light rubbing and shelf wear at extremities, interior clean and unmarked. First Scolar printing was 1977, this is the 2nd printing. Includes: Introduction; Notes; Contents of the Manuscript; bibliography; Fascimile pages of the manuscript. Hard to find. Heavy for international shipping. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12038
- Title
- The Findern Manuscript. Cambridge University Library MS. Ff. I.6
- Author
- Beadle, Richard & Owen, A. E. B. , Introduction
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; Second Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0859673510
- ISBN 13
- 9780859673518
- Publisher
- Scolar Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- 0859673510, Findern, Manuscripts, Cambridge, Ff.i.6., Derbyshire
- Bookseller catalogs
- History:United Kingdom; Language-Old/Early English;
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Leaf and Stone Books
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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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