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1 Volume, Adolphus William Ward, The Electress Sophia and the Hanover Succession

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1 Volume. Adolphus William Ward, The Electress Sophia and the Hanover Succession. Bound in full dark green morocco. Decorative gilt letter "S" and gilt tooling on covers. Raised bands. Decorative gilt symbols on spines. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. First edition. There have been printed of this Work 1000 copies on Fine Paper, numbered 1 to 1000. This is number 258. Includes illustrations. Published: London; Goupil & Co. 1903.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1903
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856129356672
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