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"American Chesterfield" - Antique Hardcover Book

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"American Chesterfield" - Antique Hardcover Book

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Antique Hardcover Book - "The American Chesterfield, or Way to Wealth, Honour and Distinction; Being Selections from the Letters of Lord Chesterfield to His Son, and Extracts from other eminent Authors on the subject of Politeness: with Alterations and Additions Suited to the Youth of The United States" by a Member of the Philadelphia Bar. Published by John Grigg, 1827. It measures 3" x 5" x 1" and it weighs 0.3lbs. The Book is in used, vintage condition with signs of wear and use, as expected with age. Binding is loose. Please reference all of the photographs as they are a part of the description.

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"American Chesterfield" - Antique Hardcover Book

Name: \"American Chesterfield\" - Antique Hardcover Book
SKU: 174412438
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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