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The Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great

The Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great

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The Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great

by (Greece) Goldsmith, Dr. [Oliver]

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London: Printed for J. and F. Rivington, 1774. First edition. [iv], 389; 184, [64, index] pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary calf, one label missing, some rubbing at joints. First edition. [iv], 389; 184, [64, index] pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Scott, pp. 327-8; Rothschild 1030; Tinker 1136; NCBEL, II, 1200

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Title
The Grecian History, from the Earliest State to the Death of Alexander the Great
Author
(Greece) Goldsmith, Dr. [Oliver]
Format/Binding
[iv], 389; 184, [64, index] pp. 2 vols. 8vo
Book Condition
Used - Contemporary calf, one label missing, some rubbing at joints
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Edition
First edition
Publisher
Printed for J. and F. Rivington
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1774
Keywords
Ancient | Irish | British | Oliver Goldsmith
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