Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, baronial, municipal, and popular antiquities: complete in two volumes
by Knight, Charles (1791-1873). William Clowes and Sons [printer]
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London : Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate Street, 1845. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine set in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 2 vols. : ill.(some col.) ; 37 cm. Notes; Published in 96 parts between 1844-45. Edited by Charles Knight. List of the 24 ""Illuminated engravings"" - p. iii - v. in both volumes. Printed in double columns. Printer statement on title-page verso. ""These engravings which are printed by a process for which Mr Knight took out a patent in 1840, are copies of highly finished and elaborate drawings made expressively for this work ..."" - explanation of the illuminated engravings ... - prelims. With Publisher's 'Advertisement' referring to 24 plates. Subjects; Colour printing ; Specimens. Great Britain Antiquities. Great Britain Social life and customs. Genre; Illustrated.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, baronial, municipal, and popular antiquities: complete in two volumes
- Author
- Knight, Charles (1791-1873). William Clowes and Sons [printer]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate Street
- Date Published
- 1845
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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