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Universal Palaeography: Or, Fac-similes of Writings of all Nations and Periods, Copied from the Most Celebrated and Authentic Manuscripts in the Libraries and Archives of France, Italy, Germany, and England. Accompanied by an Historical and Descriptive Text and Introduction. [Four Volumes]
by M.J.B. Silvestre, Champollion-Figeac, and Aime Champollion. Translated by Sir Frederic Madden
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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Four volume complete set, of which two are elephant folio volumes depicting 296 facsimile colored plates and the additional two volumes are 8vo English text descriptions. Half dark blue morocco over blue cloth with six raised bands each. Gilt particulars to spines; all edges gilt. The additional smaller volumes have bright red cloth with gilt titles to spines. Chip to hinge of volume one. Dewey decimal blindstamped to foot of spines of folios. Overall, nice clean copies without previous owners' names or other markings. A large and quite heavy set.
Folios measure 16 x 22 in, while the 8vo are 6.75 x 10.25 in.
Folios measure 16 x 22 in, while the 8vo are 6.75 x 10.25 in.
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- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8101
- Title
- Universal Palaeography: Or, Fac-similes of Writings of all Nations and Periods, Copied from the Most Celebrated and Authentic Manuscripts in the Libraries and Archives of France, Italy, Germany, and England. Accompanied by an Historical and Descriptive Text and Introduction. [Four Volumes]
- Author
- M.J.B. Silvestre, Champollion-Figeac, and Aime Champollion. Translated by Sir Frederic Madden
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1850
- Size
- Elephant Folio
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Books on Books;
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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- Morocco
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Gilt
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