"A Short History Of The English People", illustrated edition, by
J. R. Green. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of portraits,
maps, reproductions of color illuminations, scenery,
landscapes, architectural views, facsimiles of early documents
& signatures, & a folding panoramic colour plate of Old London
Bridge about 1600AD, "The earliest genuine full view, from a
unique drawing in Pepy's Collection in Magdalen College,
Cambridge". Four volume complete set bound in a fine blue
polished calf, full leather binding, with roll-tooled gilt borders.
Spine has aged appropriately to a mellow green, and has
raised bands with elaborate gilt decorations in compartments,
contrasting morocco labels with gilt letters, marbled edges and
endpapers. Edited by Mrs. J. R. Green & Miss Kate Norgate,
London. In fine condition, except for the occasional light
foxing, covers with the minor scuff or light scratch. All boards
firmly attached with no cracking to joints. Circa 1892-1894.
$1,495.00
Inventory #B1474 10"H 7"D
J. R. Green. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of portraits,
maps, reproductions of color illuminations, scenery,
landscapes, architectural views, facsimiles of early documents
& signatures, & a folding panoramic colour plate of Old London
Bridge about 1600AD, "The earliest genuine full view, from a
unique drawing in Pepy's Collection in Magdalen College,
Cambridge". Four volume complete set bound in a fine blue
polished calf, full leather binding, with roll-tooled gilt borders.
Spine has aged appropriately to a mellow green, and has
raised bands with elaborate gilt decorations in compartments,
contrasting morocco labels with gilt letters, marbled edges and
endpapers. Edited by Mrs. J. R. Green & Miss Kate Norgate,
London. In fine condition, except for the occasional light
foxing, covers with the minor scuff or light scratch. All boards
firmly attached with no cracking to joints. Circa 1892-1894.
$1,495.00
Inventory #B1474 10"H 7"D
A Short History Of The English People
Inventory #1474
Inventory #1474
