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3 Vol Set: History of the Foundations in Manchester of Christs College, Chetham Hospital and The Free Grammer School Vol III The History of Manchester School Comprising the Foundation, the Original Character and Statutes and the Revenue and Expenditure also An Account of Exhibitions and Scholarships, with Lists of those Persons who have Enjoyed the Various Allowances to the Universities, and the Nomination of the FeoFees and High Masters; illustrated by Numerous Biographical and Explanitory Notes. and A Memoir of the Life of the Founder.
by HIBBERT, S & WHATTON, William Robert
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Without Dust Wrapper
- Seller
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GALSTON, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, England: Thomas Agnes and Joseph Zanetti, 1830. Leather Binding. Good/Without Dust Wrapper. Folio - 12 to 15" tall. Two books making up a three volume set. Volume I and II are the History of the Foundations in Manchester of Christs College etc dated 1830. Volume III is The History of Manchester School Comprising the Foundation, the Original Character and Statutes and the Revenue and Expenditure etc. dated 1828. All three are in three quarter leather with 5 raised bands, gilt title and decoration down the spine. The corners are heavily bumped and rounded with small pieces of leather missing in places, there is wear to the extremities and boards. Volume III as a split at the hinge (approx. 2.5cms long) at the top of the front board. Each volume has an Ex libris plate on the front paste down, foxing and tanning is evident on the first and last few pages of each volume and many of the plates, otherwise the contents are clean, bright and tight.. As this item weighs over 1kg when packed additional postage may be required for delivery outside of the United Kingdom.
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- Bookseller
- Loudoun Books Ltd.
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012809
- Title
- 3 Vol Set: History of the Foundations in Manchester of Christs College, Chetham Hospital and The Free Grammer School Vol III The History of Manchester School Comprising the Foundation, the Original Character and Statutes and the Revenue and Expenditure also An Account of Exhibitions and Scholarships, with Lists of those Persons who have Enjoyed the Various Allowances to the Universities, and the Nomination of the FeoFees and High Masters; illustrated by Numerous Biographical and Explanitory Notes. and A Memoir of the Life of the Founder.
- Author
- HIBBERT, S & WHATTON, William Robert
- Format/Binding
- Leather Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Without Dust Wrapper
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Agnes and Joseph Zanetti
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1830
- Size
- Folio - 12 to 15" tall
- Weight
- 20.86 lbs
- Keywords
- General
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Loudoun Books Ltd.
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives damaged or not as described. UK Standard delivery is Free. The Shipping Matrix is compiled for a package weighing 1kg. Additional postage will be sought for packages over 1kg for UK Expedited, UK Express of Overseas delivery.
About the Seller
Loudoun Books Ltd.
Biblio member since 2022
GALSTON, East Ayrshire
About Loudoun Books Ltd.
Loudoun Books Ltd. was formed on 15 February 2011, although we had been selling at book fairs and through online marketplaces, for approximately 10 years prior to that. Based in Ayrshire, Scotland we specialise Scottish interest, rare, collectable, First Edition and out of print books.
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- Raised Band(s)
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