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The Tower of London
by Wilson, Derek
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0880293861
- ISBN 13
- 9780880293860
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Constable/Dorset, 1978. Full numberline beginning w/1 at copyright. Mustard boards, red cloth spine wrap, gilt embossed spine titles, fine. Pages fine. Bind fine. Dj fine; protected in new clear sleeve. Concise material w/many illustrations. The Tower of London, since William the Conqueror began to build the White Tower in 1078, has an important part in British history as a fortress, palace, prison, place of execution, zoo, mint and jewel house. Recent discoveries have changed our understanding of the history and archaeology of the building and the author of this study incorporates recent information and anecdotes about those who, for whatever reason, have found themselves residing in the Tower. 257 pages.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Book.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000591
- Title
- The Tower of London
- Author
- Wilson, Derek
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0880293861
- ISBN 13
- 9780880293860
- Publisher
- Constable/Dorset
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1978
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....