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6 Volumes. John H. Jesse.London: Its Celebrated Characters & Remarkable Places

Offered by: Imperial Fine Books

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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