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DICTIONARY OF ANTIQUITIES! A Dictionary of: ROMAN and GREEK ANTIQUITIES! With Nearly 2000 in-text Engravings on Wood. From Ancient Originals Illustrative of the Industrial Arts and Social Life of the Greeks and Romans.Complete in one volume. Printed in 1890! Well over a century old. PRIZE BINDING. Bound in full leather. Fifth Edition, Revised and Improved; and therefore with new content appearing for the FIRST TIME. Complete in One-Volume. Printed in 1890. This book is over 125 YEARS OLD! This is a PRIZE BINDING, as indicated by the inscription dated 1894, indicating this to be a mathematical prize! Bound in full morocco leather. Full leather bindings, such as these, were more costly to produce and are particularly desirable. This is a very high quality, heavy book. Elaborate triple ruled framing and paneling to covers. All edges cased in thick gilding. Raised hubs. Sewn in bookmark. London: Longmans, Green, and Co. 1890 Measuring 8 inches tall. In VERY GOOD Condition overall but with a lot of generalized wear or abrasion, scuffs, and rubs, as shown in the pictures. Gilt rubbed, as shown. Minor foxing. Hinges are strongly attached, but starting at extremities and rubbed. Text block is very tight. Decorative frame surrounding the text on each page. Columned text. This is a heavy book. Nearly 2000 in text illustrations. Very well preserved, some foxing, no writing but for the prize inscription. Marbled end papers. Sewn in bookmark still intact. Multiple indexes. 756 pages. Printed in English. A gorgeous and highly desirable book worthy of gifting. This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office! Item#3771 Ap. N° de ref. del artículo 2022.08.03.Rome
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