Treasure Trove

Half deep red morocco over red cloth boards; 5 raised bands and gilt particulars to spine. Marbled endpapers; top edge gilt. 26 hors texte engravings. (see image). iv, ii, 411 pp. 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches.

London, England: H.G. Bohn, 1852. Hardcover. Good. Octavo, 5.75 x 9 in., pp. ii + 412. Illustrated with 26 steel engravings. Contemporary red cloth boards with floral design embossed in blind to both boards. Gilt monogram surrounded by wreath to front board; gilt title and floral design to spine. Rubbing to extremities. Several small dark stains to boards.… Read more about this item

TREASURE TROVETHE FIRST OF A SERIES OFACCOUNTS OF IRISH HEIRSBEING AROMANTIC IRISH TALEOF THE LAST CENTURY BY SAMUEL LOVER LONDON H.G. BOHN 1845 DESCRIPTION (ii) + 411pp + list of illustrations + (ii) Book measures 175mm x 120mm approximately. Beautifully bound by Root & Son in full flame chestnut. Spine with five raised gilt-ruled bands with elaborate classical gilt motif… Read more about this item

H.G. Bohn, 1845. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1845. No edition remarks. 411 pages. No dust jacket. Half bound red leather with marbled paper covered boards. Front board is severely loose. Contains black and white illustrated plates. Contains ex-libris plate. Pages are moderately tanned with visible foxing, heavy in places. Notable thumb-marking present. Previous owner's inscription to front endpapers. Notable water… Read more about this item

Frederick Lover, 1844. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1844. No Edition Remarks. 411 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth. Black and white illustrated plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Heavier to first and last few pages. Plates are lightly tanned with some foxing. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and… Read more about this item