A Manual of Quotations, From the Ancient, Modern, and Oriental Languages, Including Law Phrases, Maxims, Proverbs, and Family Mottoes

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Author	E(Edward) H(Henry) Michelsen
Condition	Good
Edition	1st Edition
Jacket Condition	No Jacket
Binding	Hardcover - 308 pages
Published	John Crockford, London 1856
Our Ref #	002577

Description

Very scarce first edition of much reprinted work. First thus, though title page notes "forming a new and considerably enlarged edition of Macdonnel's Dictionary Of Quotations". In general good order throughout. Pages lightly toned with only very occasional marks, title page a little more so. Block marbled to all edges. Marbled endpapers opening a little at front hinge, though binding firm and tight. Bookplate to ifc. Full leather, worn to edges and darkened to part of spine. Small loss from leather title label. A nice copy of a rare item. 12mo. 308pp

£125.00

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