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Scandinavia, Ancient and Modern; being a History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway: Comprehending A Description of these Countries ; An Account of the Mythology, Government, Laws, Manners, and Institutions of the Early Inhabitants ; And of the Present State of Society, Religion, Literature, Arts, and Commerce.
by Crichton, Andrew; Wheaton, Henry
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near fine condition, bound in decorative gilt contemporary publisher’s cloth. A handsome copy.
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Edinburgh: : Oliver & Boyd, and Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London, c. 1838. . Near fine condition, bound in decorative gilt contemporary publisher’s cloth. A handsome copy. . Binding: Contemporary decorative full gilt cloth boards with ornate floral and foliage fanfare border on upper board, blind tooling on lower board. Spine with 4 compartments of gilt tooled bands, gilt lettering on two, all edges gilt. , Size: 12mo., Illustration: Illustrated with frontis’, title pages, 4 engraved plates, and 1 folding map. , Volume: 2 Volumes, Pages: P. Vol.1. advertisment, frontis, engraved title, blank, title, printer’s imprint, preface (5-10), contents (6-15), engravings list, 17-400; Vol. 2. advertisment, engraved title, blank, title, printer’s imprint, contents (5-11), engravings list, 13-432. , Category: Book Europe Scandinavia;
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- Bookseller
- Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B4512
- Title
- Scandinavia, Ancient and Modern; being a History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway: Comprehending A Description of these Countries ; An Account of the Mythology, Government, Laws, Manners, and Institutions of the Early Inhabitants ; And of the Present State of Society, Religion, Literature, Arts, and Commerce.
- Author
- Crichton, Andrew; Wheaton, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine condition, bound in decorative gilt contemporary publisher’s cloth. A handsome copy.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- : Oliver & Boyd, and Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- c. 1838.
- Keywords
- Book Europe Scandinavia;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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