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Heading: (Appleton's Cyclopedia)
Author: Benjamin, Marcus, ed.
Title: Appleton's New Practical Cyclopedia: A New Work of Reference Based Upon the Best Authorities, and Systematically Arranged for Used in Home and School
Place: New York
Publisher: D. Appleton
Date: 1910
Item # : 118721
Sale Number   246
Lot Number   11
Sale Name    
Books in All Fields with Mineralogy, Modern Literature and OZiana
Sale Date   08/15/2002
Price realized   $ 126
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Description:
6 vols. Introduction by Elmer Ellsworth Brown, Ph.D. Illustrated with 48 full page plates from paintings, photographs, etc., of which 24 are in color; 18 maps, plus other figure drawings within the text. 9½x6½, bound in half black morocco & dark green cloth boards, spines lettered in gilt, t.e.g. Later Edition.
A handy reference for all practical purposes, well-researched by the important scholars of the time. Assisted by Arthur E. Bostwick, Ph.D., Gerald Van Casteel, and George J. Hagar.
Condition:
Light shelf wear & soiling, top edges a bit dusty; rubberstamp from Sonoma Public Library to each title-page, otherwise contents appear to be complete & fine, else a near fine set.
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