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The Works of William H. Prescott - 11 vols. - IN A FULL POLISHED CALF BINDING

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AUTHOR: PRESCOTT, William H.. TITLE: The Works of William H. Prescott. Ferdinand & Isabella - Philip The Second - Charles The Fifth - Conquest Of Peru - Conquest Of Mexico. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley, 1855 - 58. DESCRIPTION: 11 vols., 8-3/4" x 5-7/8", title-pages printed in red and black, engraved frontis in each volume, illustrated, bound in fine full tan polished calf, ribbed gilt decorated spines, gilt lettered green and maroon spine labels, covers double ruled in gilt, blind tooled dentelles, marbled pastedowns, endpapers, and edges. CONDITION: Internally clean and bright, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spines fine, engraved bookplate to front pastedowns, overall VERY GOOD.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 11
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1855
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214244277472

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