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1879-1883 Our Own Country: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding
The first complete six volume first edition of this work, handsomely bound in three half morocco bindings, with gilt detailing to back strip.
Illustrated with a title page and frontispiece of each volume, with vignette illustrations throughout, and with six plates to volume I, six to volume II, five to volume III, five to volume IV, six to volume V, and six to volume VI.
Collated, complete.
Including illustrations of Scarborough, Whitby, Ludlow, Dublin, Liverpool, and other scenic locations.
A lavishly illustrated work exploring the beauty and history of Britain. A descriptive, historical, and pictorial study on notable cities, towns, villages, and monuments in Britain.
Condition
In half morocco bindings, with cloth covered boards. A touch of rubbing to joints, with minor fading to perimeters of cloth boards, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinges strained and a touch tender, with rear hinge of volume III strained but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright.
Very Good
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