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Debrett's Correct Peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland with the Extinct & Forfeited Peerages of the Three Kingdoms: A List of Their Family Names Second Titles, & C. , and a Translation of Their Mottos, Vol. I & II
by Debrett, John
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
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Franklin, Maine, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for L. Debrett Opposite Burlington House, Piccadilly. Very Good+. 1803. 3rd. Hardcover. Previous owner's name and stamp on front endpaper. Slight rubbing to edges of spine. Some pencilled ticks in the margins. ; Two volume set in 1/2 burgandy leather cover and spine. Bright gilt lettering on the spine. An article entitled, "The Romance of Heraldry," by Francis H. Davies, is tipped in on the front endpaper. Rare. [See Notes] Ca 1803; B&W Illustrations; 16mo 6" - 7" tall .
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- Title
- Debrett's Correct Peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland with the Extinct & Forfeited Peerages of the Three Kingdoms: A List of Their Family Names Second Titles, & C. , and a Translation of Their Mottos, Vol. I & II
- Author
- Debrett, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Edition
- 3rd
- Publisher
- Printed for L. Debrett Opposite Burlington House, Piccadilly
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
- Keywords
- United Kingdom - History, Genealogy, Heraldry, Families, 19th Century Books, Rare Books
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Tipped In
- Tipped In is used to describe something which has been glued into a book. Tipped-in items can include photos, book plates,...
- 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....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
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