Handbook of Heraldry with Instructions for Tracing Pedigrees and Deciphering Ancient Mss.; Rules for the Appointment of Liveries &c.
by CUSSANS, John E
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Old ink private ink ownership stamp; edges of boards rubbed; tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Chatto & Windus,, 1882.. Third edition.. old half morocco over marbled boards; gilt spine.. Old ink private ink ownership stamp; edges of boards rubbed; tight and sound.. 12mo,. Illustrated (some color)..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55221
- Title
- Handbook of Heraldry with Instructions for Tracing Pedigrees and Deciphering Ancient Mss.; Rules for the Appointment of Liveries &c.
- Author
- CUSSANS, John E
- Illustrator
- Illustrated (some color).
- Format/Binding
- Old half morocco over marbled boards; gilt spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - Old ink private ink ownership stamp; edges of boards rubbed; tight and sound.
- Edition
- Third edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1882.
- Pages
- 350 pp.
- Size
- 12mo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Edges
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- 12mo
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- Tight
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- Morocco
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- Gilt
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