Rare books and their prices : with chapters on pictures, pottery, porcelain, and postage stamps / by W. Roberts
by Roberts, W. (William) (1862-1940)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : G. Redway, 1895. First Edition. Hardback. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked green cloth with gilt stamping to front board. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall with some minor stains to front and rear boards. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 155 pages; Physical description. : xxix, 155, [1] p ; 20 cm. Notes: Based on articles first published in the Nineteenth century and Fortnightly review. Subject: Pottery. Postage stamps. Books - Prices. Collectors and collecting. Pictures.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 201196
- Title
- Rare books and their prices : with chapters on pictures, pottery, porcelain, and postage stamps / by W. Roberts
- Author
- Roberts, W. (William) (1862-1940)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : G. Redway
- Date Published
- 1895
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Edges
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- Gilt
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- G
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