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A List of the Court of Assistants and Livery, Of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, London 1769-1789 (First Edition)
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- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Unknown, 1769-1789. First Edition. Leather. Very Good. The Worshipful Company of Drapers is one of the 110 livery companies of the City of London. It has the formal name: The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary the Virgin of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London. More usually known simply as the Drapers' Company, it is one of the historic Great Twelve Livery Companies and was founded during the Middle Ages. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles are currently members. Full tree calf leather with original dual (red and black) spine labels. Raised bands. Front hinge starting. Some marginalia and underlining. Handwriting on last three (3) free end papers. Rare first edition. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032970
- Title
- A List of the Court of Assistants and Livery, Of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, London 1769-1789 (First Edition)
- Author
- Unknown
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Unknown
- Date Published
- 1769-1789
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Business, Economics, Commerce, Dealing, Enterprise, Selling, Trade, Invest, Finance
- Bookseller catalogs
- Business & Economics;
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
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- Marginalia
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- Calf
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- First Edition
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
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