Rome and the Abbey: a Tale of Conscience

Language: English

Published by D. & J. Sadlier & Co., New York, 1852

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Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop

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See photos for condition details. Hardcover, original green cloth blind stamped on all sides with gilt title on spine. Exterios shows heavy wear and fading. First edition thus. Original gray end pages with the front end page showing the original owner's data, lightly written in pencil: "Lawrence Finn's - Franklin, KY July 22, 1853". Hinges are secure at both boards, only binding issue is at page 168/169, where the spine is pulled because the book was opened too far. Foxing noted throughout with some areas heavy, small dampstains also noted. Dedication page has the upper right corner torn out. No other torn pages, no other handwriting found.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Rome and the Abbey: a Tale of Conscience
Author
"By the author of Geradline" (Emily C. Agnew)
Publisher
D. & J. Sadlier & Co., New York
Publication year
1852
Condition
Good-
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
Seller catalogs
Collectible, First Editions, Philosophy and Religion

Yesterday's Book Shop

CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.

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Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.

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