1888 A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography George Maclean Rose 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography; Being Chiefly Men of the Time George Maclean Rose 1888 Rose Publishing Company : Toronto 9.5" by 6.5" [5], vi-xvi, 816pp SUMMARY The first edition of this comprehensive collection of Canadian biographies, edited by George Maclean Rose. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work.Part II in the 'Rose's National Biographical Series'. Part I had previously been published in 1886.An extensive encyclopaedia of biographies, containing short pieces of the lives and work of various eminent Canadian men of the era.Edited by George Maclean Rose.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown, 'Presented by Charles Doney to his father and mother William and Elizabeth Doney, Otawa Canada March 24th 1888, afterwards to be given to W. E. Vanstone by the wish of the grandmother E. Doney.' CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Hinges are starting a little but remain firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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