An Illustrated History of English Plate Ecclesiastical and Secular in Which the Development of Form and Decoration in the Silver and Gold Work of the British Isles from the Earliest Known Examples to the Latest of the Georgian Period ( Volume I + II)
by Jackson, Charles James
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Wrapper
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Sorn, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Holland Press , 1967. Second Edition. Black Boards. Near Fine/No Wrapper. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Large. Illustrated. Type: Z A two volume set being a 1967 facsimile copy of the 1911 first edition. Numerous illustrations throughout support the text. Bound uniformly in black boards with gilt embossed lettering to the red title blocks on the spines. No wrappers - probably as issued. Volume One - 466pp. There is very slight creasing to the upper corner of the first 9 leaves of this volume and specks of soiling to the upper fore edges. Volume Two pp467 - 1085. There is some light soiling and shelf wear to the rear panel of this volume and a little soiling to the lower fore edges. Both volumes remain well preserved with clean and tight textblocks. No inscriptions. A super copy of this set.
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- Bookseller
- Trumpington Fine Books Limited
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 221174
- Title
- An Illustrated History of English Plate Ecclesiastical and Secular in Which the Development of Form and Decoration in the Silver and Gold Work of the British Isles from the Earliest Known Examples to the Latest of the Georgian Period ( Volume I + II)
- Author
- Jackson, Charles James
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Black Boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Wrapper
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Holland Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1967
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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