The Political State of the British Empire; Containing a General View of the Domestic and Foreign Possessions of the Crown; the Laws, Commerce, Revenues, Offices, and Other Establishments. Volumes III and IV only.
by Adolphus, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good plus, covers moderately worn, hinges weak with short splits, very good clean contents.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
London. : T. Cadell and W. Davies. , 1818. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, gilt spine decorations speckled edges. . Good plus, covers moderately worn, hinges weak with short splits, very good clean contents. . 8vo., 21.5x13.5 cm. . Volumes 3 and 4 only (of 4). Bookplates of Charles Ricketts to pastedowns. Heavy set, will require extra shipping. heavy book may require extra shipping. weight: 3.8 lb.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 281727
- Title
- The Political State of the British Empire; Containing a General View of the Domestic and Foreign Possessions of the Crown; the Laws, Commerce, Revenues, Offices, and Other Establishments. Volumes III and IV only.
- Author
- Adolphus, John
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, gilt spine decorations speckled edges.
- Book Condition
- Used - Good plus, covers moderately worn, hinges weak with short splits, very good clean contents.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. Cadell and W. Davies.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1818
- Pages
- viii, 679: xvi, 736 pp.
- Bookseller catalogs
- England;
- Size
- 8vo., 21.5x13.5 cm.
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Zephyr Books
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Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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- Edges
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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