THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII. . . IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. I. [Volume 1-One only.]
Published by New-York [New York]: Published by Harper & Brothers, No. 82 Cliff-Street, and sold by the principal booksellers throughout t the United States, 1836.
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Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 65.00
Quantity: 1 available
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VOLUME I ONLY of a two volume set - early American printing issued as part of a larger Lytton set. Paged as iii-xiv, 9-240. Hardcover: H 18cm x L 11.25cm. Contemporary full calf; boards rubbed/scuffed; slender gilt tooling at board edges but with corners worn; shallow chipping at spine ends; spine retains original black title label albeit with some losses but gilt lettering "Pelham Novels Vol. XIII. Pompeii Vol. I." still easily legible. Small early 19th century bookseller ticket "Eichbaum . . . Nashville, T." at front pastedown's top left; antiquarian ink ownership inscription on front pastedown with same owner's pencil signature on front flyleaf; varied moisture stains at margins and light foxing to interior leaves. Binding is firm. First published as a triple-decker in London in 1834 with the first American published by Harper in the same year as a two volume set. Nashville, Tennessee bookseller tickets for 1830s are quite uncommon if not scarce. A native of Dublin, Ireland who emigrated to the United States circa 1820, William A. Eichbaum (1787-1873) arrived in Nashville, Tennessee circa 1821 and operated his Nashville Bookstore on College Street (now 3rd Avenue) from about 1831 to 1848.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII. . . IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. I. [Volume 1-One only.]
- Author
- By the author of "Pelham," "Eugene Aram," "England and the English," &c. [Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1803-1873.]
- Publisher
- New-York [New York]: Published by Harper & Brothers, No. 82 Cliff-Street, and sold by the principal booksellers throughout t the United States, 1836.
- Binding
- Hardcover
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David Hallinan, Bookseller
Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
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| Item | 4 to 12 business days | 3 to 10 business days |
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| First item | US$ 7.50 | US$ 22.50 |
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DAVID HALLINAN, BOOKSELLER - specializing in out-of-print, uncommon, and scarce books in all subjects. Mailing address is PO BOX 463, COLUMBUS, MS 39703. Inventory available for inspection at a local antique mall generally from 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday.
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First Edition Literature, WPA - Work Projects Administration, Military History, Southern Americana, Decorative Arts, American History, Architecture and Urban Planning, General AntiquarianSeller's business information
David Hallinan, Bookseller
MS, U.S.A.
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DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL VISA AND MASTERCARD ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS VIA ADVANCED BOOK EXCHANGE'S SHOPPING BASKET. Payment is also gladly accepted via US$ checks or money orders sent to our store address or via PayPal (we no longer process credit cards ourselves). Domestic U.S. orders mostly shipped via Post Office Media Mail or Priority Mail with UPS and FedEx considered for large/heavy folios, multi-volume sets, and particularly valuable books. Digital images of most items are available upon request. Books are returnable within seven days after receipt but please notify by email or phone first. All items listed are subject to prior sale. Mailing address is PO Box 463, Columbus, MS 39703. Email: DavidHallinan@yahoo.com. Phone: (662) 425-1687. With advance notice (1-2 days) inventory can be shown/left/picked-up at a Columbus, Mississippi antique mall.
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