The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography . Comprising of Memoirs of Distinguished Men of All Ages & All Nations .
by John Francis Waller, Editor
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Mulranny, Co Mayo., Sligo, Ireland
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About This Item
London: William Mackenzie, 1860. Very scarce three volume set on the famous eminent men of history with dozens of contributers and engravings of the famous. A very large 3 vol handsome set with raised bands lined in gilt six compartments red title labels , gilt vol nos , Buckrum boards. Volume one has 1152pp, vol 2 988pp, vol 3 948PP. A very heavy set that will require extra postage please email for an at cost quote. . First Edition. Half Calf. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated with Men!. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall Heavy.
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- Bookseller
- Vanessa Parker Rare Books (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003997
- Title
- The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography . Comprising of Memoirs of Distinguished Men of All Ages & All Nations .
- Author
- John Francis Waller, Editor
- Illustrator
- Illustrated with Men!
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- William Mackenzie
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1860
- Keywords
- Eminent Men, Portraits of the Famous, Politians of the Day, Protraits of Famous Artists, Portraits of Heros, Portraits of Musicians, Portraits of Composers, Portraits of Authors, Portaraits of the Classists ,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography & Autobiography; History;
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall Heavy
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Vanessa Parker Rare Books
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About the Seller
Vanessa Parker Rare Books
Biblio member since 2011
Mulranny, Co Mayo., Sligo
About Vanessa Parker Rare Books
We are the most westerly Books and antiques shop in Europe ,trading in rare & used books since 1977,we operate from a 17thc Irish thatched cottage overlooking the beautiful Clew bay in the West of Ireland, which is stuffed to the rafters with books including secondhand, Antiquarian, to Fine & Rare books, with an emphasis on children`s, illustrated, Irish, country persuits, literature, poetry & much more. We also have a very large selection of genuine old Prints wrapped ready for framing, and Antiques. Only a fraction of our stock is online See our website www.antiquesandbooks.com
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- Gilt
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- Calf
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- First Edition
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- Raised Band(s)
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