first edition Hardcover
1863 · London
by Nichols, John Gough F.S.A. (edited by)
London: John Boyer Nichols and Sons, 1863. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Octavo. [1], iv, 594 pages, [1]. Illustrated. Brownish marbled paper covered boards. Leather corners and spine.
Additional material tipped inside the book. The prospectus advertisement for the publication is tipped inside between the right front flyleaf and front blank end sheet. Several marginalia notes throughout the body of the text. Approx. 35 additional tipped in informational items consisting of some letters addressed to the editor dated 1862, 1863, detailed notes, scraps, forms and a few illustrations. The hinges are cracked in front and broken in the rear. Covers loose but atached. The leather on the spine is dry, rotted, chipped, rubbed and flaking. Shelf wear to the covers. (Inventory #: 32957)
Additional material tipped inside the book. The prospectus advertisement for the publication is tipped inside between the right front flyleaf and front blank end sheet. Several marginalia notes throughout the body of the text. Approx. 35 additional tipped in informational items consisting of some letters addressed to the editor dated 1862, 1863, detailed notes, scraps, forms and a few illustrations. The hinges are cracked in front and broken in the rear. Covers loose but atached. The leather on the spine is dry, rotted, chipped, rubbed and flaking. Shelf wear to the covers. (Inventory #: 32957)