The historical finger-post; a handy book of terms, phrases, epithets, cognomens, allusions, &c. in connection with universal history, including politics, theology, law, commerce, literature, Army and Navy, arts and sciences, geography, tradition, national, social, and personal characteristics, etc.

Shelton, Edward

Published by Lockwood & Co, London, 1861

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. viii, 376, 8 (ads); original blindstamped green cloth, gilt-lettered spine; one central signature sprung, good and sound. The all-over blindstamping is unusual as prints the title and a part of the subtitle within a rather elaborate architectural design.

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• Title: The historical finger-post; a handy book of terms, phrases, epithets, cognomens, allusions, &c. in connection with universal history, including politics, theology, law, commerce, literature, Army and Navy, arts and sciences, geography, tradition, national, social, and personal characteristics, etc.
• Publisher: Lockwood & Co, London
• Publication Date: 1861
• Edition: 1st Edition
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