The Readers' Handbook of Famous Names in Fiction, Allusions, References, Proverbs, Plots, Stories, and Poems

Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897. [preface, Nellie Cobham Hayman; association copy: John D. Humphries]

Published by Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott, 1908., 1908

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"A New Edition, Revised" ; 1243 pp. ; 21 cm. ; green cloth, 1/4 leather ; 20%of leather spine and hinges present ; foxing ; "The object of this handbook is to supply readers with a lucid, but very brief account of such names as are used in allusions a nd references, whether by poets or prose writers,--to furnish those who consult it with the plot of popular dramas, the story of epic poems, and the outline of well-known tales." ; large, thick volume ; badly shaken ; READING COPY ; signature of Atlanta judge John D Humphries on front ep ; POOR.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Readers' Handbook of Famous Names in Fiction, Allusions, References, Proverbs, Plots, Stories, and Poems
• Publisher: Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott, 1908.
• Publication Date: 1908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Poor
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Catalog 60 - General