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Antique Book THE READERS HANDBOOK by Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, Custom Bound

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Antique Book THE READERS HANDBOOK by Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, Custom Bound

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Antique Book THE READERS HANDBOOK of Allusions, References, Plots and Stories with Three Appendices by the Rev. Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, LL.D. (1810-1897), Trinity Hall, Cambridge | Published: London: Chattoo & Windus, Piccadilly, 1890 | Custom bound in fine leather by Estes & Lauriat, Boston; with gold gilt lettering to 5 ribbed spine. 1399 pages. Interior is clean, bright and unmarked except for very mild edge toning to first few pages | Approx. Size: 8" H x 5" W x 2.5" D. Reference: Stamped Estes & Lauriat at top left corner of front end paper. Estes & Lauriat (Estes & Lauriat, Publishers, Booksellers and Importers) 301 Wasington Street, Opposite Old South Church, Boston, MA. See A Boston Bookstore at the Turn of the Century by Frederic G. Melcher.