Narrative of a Captivity in France, from 1809 to 1814 In Two Volumes
by Langton, Richard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Smith, Elder & Company. Very Good+. 1836. First Edition. Hardcover. Light rubbing and foxing overall, spines faded, corner bumps. ; Half-calf, red corners, green spines, marbled paper boards and endpapers, gilt top page edges, spine titles and design, 5 raised bands and 6 compartments, presumably a later binding. Large/heavy book: international buyers may be charged for additional shipping costs.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Boards and Wraps (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 73036
- Title
- Narrative of a Captivity in France, from 1809 to 1814 In Two Volumes
- Author
- Langton, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder & Company
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1836
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- Bumps
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