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D.E Macdonnel

Dictionary of Quotations 1817

Published: G. Wilkie, London, 1817

Edition: 7th Edition

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7th Edition, revised and corrected, 1817; Printed for G. Wilkie, Paternoster-Row (G. Woodfall, Printer, Angel Court, Skinner Street) London. 12mo., 10.7cm x 18.3cm. Unpaginated, but 300 pp. approx. Bound in red leather with tooled gilt and stamped decorative border; 5 panels to spine with gilt decorative motifs; title in gilt lettering on black background. Marbled endpapers.

Title Page: Dictionary of Quotations in most frequent use, taken chiefly from the Greek, Spanish, and Italian languages; translated into English with illustrations historical and idiomatic. By D. E. Macdonnel, of the Middle Temple. The Seventh Edition, revised and corrected.

Condition: Binding tight, but a few pages are proud of the others. Boards slightly faded and corners cracked. Bookplate on front pastedown for Edward Peake. Front endpaper slightly torn on the inside. Pages slightly foxed and stained throughout. Good.

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  • Jacket Condition: No Jacket
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 10.7cm x 18.3cm
  • Sold By: The Smokey Owl
  • Contact Person: Carol Hayman
  • Country: South Africa
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