Nineveh and Its Remains: With an Account of a Visit to the Chaldean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis , or Devil-Worshippers; and an Inquiry Into the Manners and Arts of the Ancient Assyrians
by Layard, Austen Henry
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1849. First Edition, states "Sixth Thousand". Two volumes bound in contemporary polished calf, gilt back, brown end papers. Very Good, Vol. II missing title label, although title is stamped into spine leather. Boards rubbed and light edge wear, scattered light foxing, primarily at end papers and some of the fold-outs. xxx, (1), 399, fold-out map, xii, 495 pages. Numerous plates, woodcuts and plans, several fold-out. Fold-out map at end of Vol. I Fine. Prior owner gift inscription from Rev. James T. Round, Colchester to M.A. Burne, dated 1853, at front end page Vol. I. Rev James Thomas Round, Fellow of Ballil, 1820- 1835; rector St Runwald, St Nicholas & All Saints, Colch. 1798- 1860. A handsome set. . First Edition. Polished Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
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- Title
- Nineveh and Its Remains: With an Account of a Visit to the Chaldean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis , or Devil-Worshippers; and an Inquiry Into the Manners and Arts of the Ancient Assyrians
- Author
- Layard, Austen Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1849
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Exploration; Fine Bindings;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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