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1849 The Poetical Works of Edmund Spencer. Complete Set of 5 Volumes Full Red Leather & Gilt Bindings
REF: ES1893 / LA382268
£480
€561
$604
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Description
The Poetical Works of Edmund Spencer
Complete set in five volumes
Published by Henry G. Bohn, London 1849
Bound in 19th century full leather bindings with full gilt decorated front & rear boards, gilt inner dentelles, page edges gilt, frontis to volume 1
Each book measures approx 8 x 5 inches.
Lovely set of poetry bound in highly decorative full leather bindings.
measurements
Height:
8 in
Width:
5 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1849 The Poetical Works of Edmund Spencer. Complete Set of 5 Volumes Full Red Leather & Gilt Bindings (LA382268) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1849
condition
Two volumes with minor chips at top of spines, some minor rubbing to leather on edges of spines with couple of very minor splits to leather at outer hinges but all boards are firmly attached, corners bumped, 19th century inscription & previous owners names & address to front endpapers with two books having a private bookplate to inner front board, occasional minor marks or light foxing to pages, very occasional pencil note to margins. Overall in very condition with all hinges strong & gilt decoration to covers even & bright.
additional info
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1849
location
This 1849 The Poetical Works of Edmund Spencer. Complete Set of 5 Volumes Full Red Leather & Gilt Bindings is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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