1894 The library of WIT AND HUMOR prose and poetry ILLUSTRATED 5 VOLUMES antique

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Title: 1894 The library of WIT AND HUMOR prose and poetry ILLUSTRATED 5 VOLUMES antique

Description: The library of
WIT AND HUMOR
prose and poetry
Illustrated with 50 choice etchings
Philadelphia: Gebbie & Co. Publishers; 1894
Size 6.5 by 9 inches
Original 3/4 red morocco over marbled boards, spine with raised bands and gilt title, all edges gilt
Excellent interior condition, some wear of bindings
Text in English
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1894 The library of WIT AND HUMOR prose and poetry ILLUSTRATED 5 VOLUMES antique

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