The Itinerary of John Leland the Antiquary, In Nine Volumes. Published by Mr. Thomas Hearne. The Third Edition: Printed from Mr. Hearne’s corrected Copy in the Bodleian Library. Oxford: James Fletcher & Joseph Pote, 1769-1770, a.e.g.
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A beautiful set, finely bound by J. Mackenzie in sumptuous red leather gilt. A wide-margined copy.
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Size: 158 x 250 mm (approx.)
Condition:
19th century full red leather bindings finely tooled in gilt, boards in a panelled design. Spines uniformly dulled but remain very attractive on the shelf. Small fairly non-intrusive sticker to the bottom of one of the spines. All tooled labels extant. Bindings rubbed, a few marks, etc, but generally attractive. All edges gilt, tops dulled as typical. All boards securely attached, a little wear to joints, hinges, and corners. Several ex-library stamps/markings/inserts to the pastedowns, blanks, and title leaves as well as some old ownership inscriptions to blanks. Wide margins preserved. Scattered foxing, mildly toned, else generally internally a nice set.
