Bindings. Two Victorian library sets

US$859.00

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Ships by Saturday 7 November from the United Kingdom.

Bindings. Two Victorian library sets, sixteen volumes in gilt bindings. Comprising 1872 History of England by James Anthony Froude, twelve volume, bound in contemporary full tree calf with marbled edges; and 1869 History of the United Netherlands by John Lothrop Motley, new edition, bound in half calf with marbled boards and edges. Contemporary calf, decorative gilt spines, some light rubbing and occasional losses, leather a little dry and dusty, raised bands a smidge rubbed, an abrasion to the spine label of volume VI & XI-XII of History of England, corners lightly rubbed. Ink ownership inscription and later pencil examples to the History of England, hinges occasionally a little loose, spotting and foxing throughout. An attractive collection. 8vo. (16vol)