Birch s introduction (3 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. xxiv, 314, frontispiece, xxii, 1 leaf, 388, frontispiece. Undated, but prefaces dated 1878 and 1879; the dates of publication necessarily fall between 1878 and 1883, the only period during which the publishing firm operated under this name. This ornately tooled two-volume set is well preserved, its binding sturdy, inner and outer hinges strong, and contents fresh. Publisher's beveled leather-covered binding tooled in gold and black, wear to corners, edges, and head and foot of spine, dampstain to head of front board of volume I, small water spot to upper fore-corner of front board of volume II; all edges of textblock gilt; inner hinges strong, contents unmarked and attractive. The set will be shipped with signature confirmation in a protective wooden box; additional postage (probably prohibitive) will be required for shipment outside the United States.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. xxiv, 314, frontispiece, xxii, 1 leaf, 388, frontispiece. Undated, but after 1883, when the firm began publishing as Cassell & Company, Limited. This ornately tooled two-volume set is well preserved, its binding sturdy, inner and outer hinges strong, and contents fresh. Publisher's beveled leather-covered binding tooled in gold and black; all edges of textblock gilt; inner hinges strong, endpapers creased, a one and one-half inch tear to foot of front free endpaper, volume II, contents unmarked and attractive. The set will be shipped with signature confirmation in a protective wooden box; additional postage (probably prohibitive) will be required for shipment outside the United States.…

Volume 1 ONLY! 32 x 24 cm. xxiv, 314 pages. Illustrated thoughout. Original decorated cloth. Hard cover. Bevelled boards. Gilt title and decorations. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers age darkened. Occasional mild foxing internally, otherwise clean.