1875/Life of William Hickling Prescott/by George Ticknor
$ 5.28
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1875/Life of William Hickling Prescott/by George Ticknor. J B Lippincott & Co, Philadelphia, 1875. The author, a close friend of the subject, wrote this at the behest of the Massachusetts Historical Society and at the specific request of the subject that he provide a more comprehensive biography in the case the he should predecease him. 1875/Life of William Hickling Prescott/by George Ticknor J B Lippincott & Co, Philadelphia, 1875 Hardcover: 458pp; Condition: ex-library; dark brown cloth boards; blind stamped design on front and back covers; gilt lettering and design on spine; slight wear at spine ends and corners; rear chocolate end paper missing; tight square binding; sound hinges; very faint tanning; no foxing except for frontispiece and the tissue protector; unmarked internals The author, a close friend of the subject, wrote this at the behest of the Massachusetts Historical Society and at the specific request of the subject that he provide a more comprehensive biography in the case the he should predecease him. It was written in 1863. This edition was published some 12 years later. Measures: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 1 3/4”; weighs 1lb 12oz; valued conservatively at $25 The book will be packaged securely and shipped within 1 business day of completion of sale. Shipping charges will be reduced with multiple purchases.
