Illustrated by b/w text cuts throughout. Stated Fourth edition. (c.1830). Original marbled boards, half black calf, gilt stamped bands and spine lettering. 24mo. pp. [iv] blank, 276, [2] blank. Good. Boards are worn and rubbed, one section offset, some edge tears and curling to pages, (ink owners, apparently sisters), small amount of marginalia. Previous owner's working copy with a vast array of (tipped-in) insertions from other period related material: newspapers, engravings, cuts from magazines and other tracts which for the most part to not interfer with text (except for the engraving on copyright page). Truly an unique item. Contains original preface and advertisements to second and third editions. Seller Inventory # OWBDIC105153

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Title: Dictionary of Important Names, Objects, and ...

Publisher: Boston: Lincoln & Edmans (sold also by J. Leavitt, J.P. Haven and David Felt, New York at the Tract Depository.Philadelphia.), 1831.

Binding: Hardcover

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Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations, hand-bound blank books, full service BINDERY AND RESTORATION services and Probate, Donation and general APPRAISAL SERVICE for individuals and institutions. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. When ordering in Germany and France opt DHL shipping from us on Biblio.com. In office for questions 9am-5pm EST Mon-Sat, (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages left including book title). Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member.

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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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We prefer to process our own PayPal/Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents will be invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers or using your account number via pick-up service. In office for questions 5am-5pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book of your inquiry). Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post.

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Orders usually ship same day if received by 12pm EST Mon-Fri; Sat by 9am EST. Please note that in spite of default rates listed WE COST SHIP BASED ON WEIGHT and have listed the maximum cost per book so we do not have to contact you for additional shipping. For lighter titles, sheet music and pamphlets, we will refund shipping or upgrade to 1st class if <13 oz. We (drop) ship via USPS, but will ship via other carriers by request or using your account via pick-up service. In office for questions 5am-5pm EST; Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages). Your order is carefully and professionally packaged in new materials appropriate to item shipped. Blank note card with every order.

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