History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain.
by Prescott, William H
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good;Good
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Ballston Lake, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Phillips, Sampson, 1855, 1855, 1858.. 3 vols. xxxvi, 618 pp.; xvii, 610 pp.; xiv, 476 pp. Original brown cloth. Facsimile of handwriting and map present. Minor chipping at head and foot of spine, minor tears along edges of spines, bookplates, previous owners' names in pencil and pen, 2 vols. Very Good Minus, 1 vol. Good Plus. Some leaves still unopened. . Very Good;Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1855.
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- Title
- History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain.
- Author
- Prescott, William H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good;Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Phillips, Sampson, 1855, 1855, 1858.
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1855
- Keywords
- HISTORY. SPAIN. PHILIP THE SECOND.
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