The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, MacEdonians and Grecians . Translated from the French in Four Volumes
by Rollin, Charles
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About This Item
New York: George Long, 1828 Four volumes in contempory calf w/ gilt decorations, title plate spine, gilt borders, boards tight. Extra engraved title page, frontisportrait of author. From the Latest London Edition, Carefully Revised and Corrected. Foxing, stains, shaken leaf rear vol. I. All foldout maps present. Scarce. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illus. by Illustrated with Maps of Ancient Geography and Engravings Adapted to the Work. First American Edition.. Full-Leather. Good.
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- Open Door Books (US)
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- Title
- The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, MacEdonians and Grecians . Translated from the French in Four Volumes
- Author
- Rollin, Charles
- Illustrator
- Illustrated with Maps of Ancient Geography and Engravings Adapted to the Work
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition.
- Publisher
- George Long
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1828
- Keywords
- ANCIENT HISTORY GREECE FRANCE
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