Antique book Character Sketches of Romance and on sale the Drama, 1896, Vol VIII

Antique book, Character Sketches Of Romance and the Drama,
Volume VIII, 1896, Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LLD
A revised American edition of the on sale Readers' Handbook.
New York, Selmar Hess Publisher
Dark olive green linen on board,
embossed and gilded, 385 pages,
gilded on all edges.
30 photogravures and etching illustrations.
9 1/2" width
12" length
Weighs 3 1/2 lbs.
Every character from any literary work,
poem, opera or play is noted, some with lengthy descriptions.
This volume is from T to Z, Rue Thomas to Zulzul.
The last 100 pages are comprehensive appendices
with every published author and their bibliography,
as well as dates of foreign poems, novels, operas and dramas.
Binding is intact, pages have yellowed,
no foxing or stains.
Light damage to the cover, spine and corners.
Will be packed with great care,
ships via media mail, (and insured) takes 3 - 9 days.
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