6 Volumes. John H. Jesse.London: Its Celebrated Characters & Remarkable Places
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Description
6 Volumes. John H. Jesse. London: Its Celebrated Characters & Remarkable Places. London: Richard Bentley, 1871. Extra Illustrated. leather bound. Very Good. Bound in full dark olive morocco, ornate gilt on spines and covers, each cover with a multi-colored onlay representing a "London Cry" after Wheatley, all edges gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers bound by Bayntun, Extra_Illustrated with 420 engraved plates from various sources about 60 of which are hand-colored. Published: London:
Richard Bentley 1871.
Each volume housed in a clamshell box.
H:8" W: 5" D: 1 3/4" -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Leather. Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Creation Date: 1871 Number of Pieces: 6-7 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 800435 -
Dimensions
W. 5 in; H. 8 in; D. 1.75 in; W. 12.7 cm; H. 20.32 cm; D. 4.45 cm;
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