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INSTINCT DISPLAYED, in a collection of well authenticated facts, exemplifying the extraordinary sagacity of various species of the animal creation.
by WAKEFIELD, Priscilla
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/No DJ
- Seller
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ELY, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Lond1836: Darton and Harvey. Good/No DJ. Hard Cover. 12mo WAKEFIELD, Priscilla (Bell), 1751-1832. Instinct displayed exemplifying the extraordinary sagacity of various species of the animal creation. Faded embossed original cloth, bright gilt titling on spine. Previous owner's inscription on ffep. A little foxing. Frontis plate. Illustrated title page. xvi, 303 pages clean and tight. .
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- Bookseller
- CHARLES BOSSOM
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 136168
- Title
- INSTINCT DISPLAYED, in a collection of well authenticated facts, exemplifying the extraordinary sagacity of various species of the animal creation.
- Author
- WAKEFIELD, Priscilla
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good/No DJ
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Darton and Harvey
- Place of Publication
- Lond1836
- Keywords
- Fifth, Edition
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
CHARLES BOSSOM
Biblio member since 2010
ELY, Cambridgeshire
About CHARLES BOSSOM
Charles Bossom has worked in the Book Trade since 1963, commencing at WH Smith Oxford and retiring in 1999 as Regional Manager Central England. The Charles Bossom bookselling business was started in early 2000. We offer a changing selection of old and out-of-print books in a wide range of subjects. We frequently add new items to our stock so visit us regularly.
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