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London, Macmillan, 1892.. 4 volumes 8vo. cxii+ 1410pp. ( continuous through the four volumes ). Index. Colour plates; Black and white plates and sketches; Maps. Finely bound in navy morocco over marbled boards by Bayntun of Bath. All edges gilt; some very minor rubbing but an excellent set. Heavy book. Please contact seller direct for accurate overseas shipping charge.. First edition thus.

London: Macmillan and Co., 1892. Inscribed at front end page to "John V. MacMillan from his tutor C. L (?), Eton Election 1895". Sumptuously bound in full vellum, backs with red and brown morocco labels, gilt lettering, ornate floral gilt tooled decorations, double gilt rules to covers, marbled end papers, all edges stained red, a glorious set befitting the occasion and the recipient, a scion of this set's publisher. John V. MacMillan ( 1877-1950) was the son of Alexander MacMillan, the co-founder in 1843 of MacMillan Publishing. John did not enter the publishing business, instead deciding on an ecclesiastical career and eventually becoming the Bishop of Dover, the fifth in the modern era. Profusely decorated throughout with vignettes and full page illustrations, many in color. Four volumes, Near Fine, slight toning to end pages, a few pages small top corner creases, boards light soiling, fold-out of London Bridge Vol. III Near Fine with a few small creases, top edges a bit dulled, a few… Read More