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The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor Edited by William E. Burton, D. Appleton 1858

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The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor Edited by William E. Burton, D. Appleton 1858: The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor; containing choice and characteristic selections from the writings of the most eminent humorist of America, Ireland, Scotland and England. Illustrated with 24 portrait

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The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor Edited by William E. Burton, D. Appleton 1858

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The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor; containing choice and characteristic selections from the writings of the most eminent humorist of America, Ireland, Scotland and England. Illustrated with 24 portraits on steel, and many hundred wood engravings. Edited by William E. Burton. In two volumes. Published New York: D. Appleton and Company 1858. Half leather covers on gilt marbled boards, gilt stamped title on spine, raised bands. Marbled end papers, gilt top edge. 6.5lbs phb1223 Approx.
Measurements: 6.75" x 9.875".
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Good condition, some wear to leather, edges and extremitites. Bookplate on pastedowns, pencil inscription on flyleaf. Some toning and foxing.

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The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor Edited by William E. Burton, D. Appleton 1858

Name: The Cyclopaedia of Wit and Humor Edited by William E. Burton, D. Appleton 1858
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Price: 200 USD
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