The bijou biography of the world : a reference book of the names, dates, and vocations of distinguished men and women of every age and nation, including living celebrities / by William John Gordon
by Gordon, W. J. (William John)Gordon, W. J. (William John)Gordon, W. J. (William John)
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About This Item
London : Frederick Warne and Co. (1881), 1881. 1881 Edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with Warner Bijou Biography stamp to front board. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 640 pages; Physical description. : 640 p. ; 9 cm. Notes: ""30,000 references"" -- spine. Subject: Biography - Dictionaries.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- The bijou biography of the world : a reference book of the names, dates, and vocations of distinguished men and women of every age and nation, including living celebrities / by William John Gordon
- Author
- Gordon, W. J. (William John)Gordon, W. J. (William John)Gordon, W. J. (William John)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1881 Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Frederick Warne and Co. (1881)
- Date Published
- 1881
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