The Marble Faun: or, the Romance of Monte Beni. 2 Volumes, 1st Edition
by Hawthorne, Nathaniel
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Arlington Hts, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Ticknor and Fields. Embossed brown cloth with gilt spine titles. Stamp and small label on endpapers of each volume. Heavy wear to extremities; page edges darkened with age. Interiors are clean and unmarked. . Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1860.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Plain Tales Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 020975
- Title
- The Marble Faun: or, the Romance of Monte Beni. 2 Volumes, 1st Edition
- Author
- Hawthorne, Nathaniel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Ticknor and Fields
- Place of Publication
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1860
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall.
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Plain Tales Books
Check, money order or credit card (via Biblio or PayPal. Returns accepted with prior notification within ten days of receipt if not as described
About the Seller
Plain Tales Books
Biblio member since 2005
Arlington Hts, Illinois
About Plain Tales Books
Plain Tales Books was started in 1984. General used stock with areas of interest in the book arts, typography, printing, architecture, Easton Press, Franklin Library, Folio Society. Owner: Tom Zimmerman
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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