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The prose works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. : volume 2 / ed. by Temple Scott, with a biographical introduction by W.E.H. Lecky, M.P.
by Swift, Jonathan (1667-1745)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : G. Bell and Sons, 1897. First Edition. Hardcover. Bookplate on front paste-down. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Bohn's standard library ; The prose works of Jonathan Swift ; vol.2. Physical description: 507p. ; 20cm. Notes: Volume 2 only. Subjects: Swift, Jonathan, (1667-1745) -- English literature.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 303013
- Title
- The prose works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. : volume 2 / ed. by Temple Scott, with a biographical introduction by W.E.H. Lecky, M.P.
- Author
- Swift, Jonathan (1667-1745)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : G. Bell and Sons
- Date Published
- 1897
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