The History Of Broadcasting In The United Kingdom Volume I : The Birth Of Broadcasting
by Asa Briggs
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing Large octavo hardback, xiv + 426 pp, Illustrated Dark blue cloth gilt titles Near Fine condition (slight tanning of edge of page block) in Very Good unclipped dust jacket No inscriptions.Loosely enclosed is a printed compliments slip from the Director of the BBC
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 089203
- Title
- The History Of Broadcasting In The United Kingdom Volume I : The Birth Of Broadcasting
- Author
- Asa Briggs
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1961
- Pages
- 440
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 2.20 lbs
- Keywords
- The History Of Broadcasting In The United Kingdom Volume I : The Birth Of Broadcasting; Asa Briggs
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