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Leather. Condizione: Good. Not Stated (illustratore). A rare copy of this richly illustrated English history from William Augustus Russel, with copper plates. A folio history of England, offering a chronological account of key figures and events from the "earliest period of authentic information" to the 21st year of George III's reign. Very scarce. In contemporary full mottled calf, with morocco spine label. Rebacked, with the original backstrip laid down and restoration to the head and tail. Closely trimmed in places, only slightly affecting text to some leaves. Marbled endpapers. Bound with the original blanks. A profusely illustrated work, with ninety-eight copper plates. Binder's directions calls for eighty, but title page calls for "upwards of one hundred". Engraved from the drawings of the celebrated Samuel Wale and other eminent artists. Concerning the country's invasions, wars, crusades, plagues, plots, conspiracles, executions, colonies, literature, discoveries and more. With 2pp. list of subscribers, 9pp. index, regal tables of sovereigns of England, a genealogical account of the descent of George III, and binder's directions to the rear. Written by William Augustus Russel. This copy ends at 1781, hence the circa date. Jisc records copies from 1777-1781. In contemporary full mottled calf, with morocco spine label. Rebacked, with the original backstrip laid down and restoration to the head and tail. Hinges reinforced. Externally, generally smart, with wear to the original calf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front blank and recto of frontispiece. Small blue ink stain to frontispiece. Good. book.

Small broad folio 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches- very handsomely leather bound in a later half calf with ornate gilt spine and a red leather lettering label, in good solid condition. Title, (ii), pages numbered 1-874 but with anomalies, however text complete as issued. ILLUSTRATED WITH 100 ENGRAVED PLATES- each plate within an ornate engraved border. Possibly bound without the list of subscribers and Warrant for the Execution of Charles I - but it is not known if these where actually included in this edition. The title calls for 100 plates as in this edition and the list of plates calls for 96 plates. There appears to have been several issues of this work from 1777 to this one where the history ends at 1782. It includes the American War of Independence. Amongst these informative engravings are 5 fine plates of naval battles and 3 maps by Bowen. The occasional spot but a very good crisp copy of this solid illustrated historical compendium.

1998. Paris Cahiers de l'Herne n°26 Éditions Fayard 1998 - Broché 21 cm x 27 cm 480 pages - Textes de Edgar Allan Poe Ludwig Nathaniel Parker Willis James Russel Lowell John R. Thompson Evert Augustus Duyckinck John M. Daniel George Graham Rufus W. Griswold E.D. Forgues Charles Baudelaire Jules Verne Stéphane Mallarmé Le Sâr Peladan Paul Valéry André Breton Margaret Fuller Henry James Walt Whitman Robert Louis Stevenson George Bernard Shaw William Carlos Williams T.S. Eliot Allen Tate W.H. Auden John Cowper Powys Richard Wilbur ; bibliographie chronologie- Etat neuf. Bon état.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1782. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 1086, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1086 1086.