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THE BEAUTIES OF FENELON, consisting of selections from his works.
by Fe�nelon, F. de Salignac (1651-1715) selected by Alfred Howard
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Seller
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Blockley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Printed by T. Davison for Thomas Tegg, 1834 according to British Library. Hardcover. Very Good-. frontis of Fenelon engraved by Chas. Heath. Duodecimo (131 x 83mm) blue roan with spine extra gilt on 4 raised bands spine compartment gilt & with contrasting spine label & gilt dentelles (tips rubbed) All edges marbled. Frontis + titlepage +209pp +[1]p imprint. Nice inscription from a brother to his sister dated July 2nd 1836 and a clean tight copy. *A pretty little binding, interesting content of Greek myths, Telemachus's adventures and fairy stories.
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- Bookseller
- Abbey Antiquarian Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- V74389
- Title
- THE BEAUTIES OF FENELON, consisting of selections from his works.
- Author
- Fe�nelon, F. de Salignac (1651-1715) selected by Alfred Howard
- Illustrator
- frontis of Fenelon engraved by Chas. Heath
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed by T. Davison for Thomas Tegg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1834 according to British Librar
- Keywords
- Greek legend stories myths Fenelon
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian;
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About the Seller
Abbey Antiquarian Books
Biblio member since 2005
Blockley, Gloucestershire
About Abbey Antiquarian Books
We are antiquarian booksellers established in Gloucestershire, England for over twenty years. We have general stock and specialise in early illustrated and children's books and pop-ups. We are members of PBFA.
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