The Privileges of The University of Cambridge Together with Additional Observations on Its History, Antiquities, Literature and Biography. [First Edition In Two Volumes Full Leather Binding]

George Dyer

Edité par London: Longman & Co.,, 1824

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London: Longman & Co., 1824, First Edition. Two volumes complete in an elegant full leather binding (possibly bound by E. Jeanes) with twin red and green title labels, 5 raised bands, compartments heavily decorated in gilt, full polished calf boards with gilt and blind stamped decoration, gilt edging, inner gilt dentelles and all page edges gilt. Vol. I xi, [blank], 630pp; Vol. II Dissertatio Generalis clxviii, Supplement to the History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge 260pp, On the Rise and Progress of Printing at Cambridge 36pp, Cambridge Fragments 200pp, 22 Postscript [8pp], and An Address to the List of Subscribers to the Privileges of the University , 22pp. Provenance: book plate with DEO Ducente (God Is Our Leader) Approximately 8 ¾ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles on twin red and green title labels, 5 raised bands, heavily gilt decorated compartments, minor wear and scratches. Joints good condition gently rubbed and worn. Corners good condition gently bumped and worn. Boards good condition decorated in gilt and blind with gilt edges. Page edges good condition top edge slightly darkened, all edges gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound and secure. Paste downs good condition tanned with minor foxing, book plate with DEO Ducente to both volumes, book sellers label to the top of the paste down of Vol. I sold by E. Jeanes, successor to Mr. W. Strong, late Mr G. Dyer, book seller and book binder opposite the Guild Hall, Exeter . End papers good condition tanned and gently foxed, some offsetting from the book plate. Title good condition tanned and gently foxed. Pages good condition tanned and foxed throughout, closed tear across the text to Vol II page 103/4 without loss. Binding good condition attractive contemporary binding. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1824 Binding: Hardback.

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• Titre: The Privileges of The University of Cambridge Together with Additional Observations on Its History, Antiquities, Literature and Biography. [First Edition In Two Volumes Full Leather Binding]
• Éditeur: London: Longman & Co.,
• Date de parution: 1824
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Good
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