Very rare American reprint of the 1835 Harding & Lepard edition, missing Vol 2 only. Although spines are ragged and chipped (esp vols 4 & 5 with letters missing), these volumes are otherwise in very good condition, unmarked, little or no foxing, tight bindings, with many pages still uncut. The 220 engravings are superb, each with printed protective interleaf. Each volume 6-1/2 x 9-1/4, approx 300 pp, with 20 engravings each. 11 hardcover volumes w half-black spines over black cloth w gilt print; Good with badly chipped spines, all contents and plates VG.

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Title: Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain (11 Volumes of 12-Vol Set; Vol 2 missing) (Limited Edition de Grand Luxe)
Publisher: Dana Estes Co, Boston
Publication Date: 1902
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: Limited edition #255 of 1000.

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Mail-order bookseller at: PO Box 720, Nevada City CA 95959. My physical address for UPS etc is 15321 Wet Hill Road, Nevada City CA 95959; book orders may also be mailed to this address. Used, rare, out of print. Books available in all categories. However, only a small fraction of my book inventory is listed online so far. Monday through Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm. Besides selling books, I have written, edited, illustrated (art & photos), designed, and published numerous books. My author's credits include several travel titles including "Vagabonding in Europe & North Africa" and "Vagabonding in the USA," a tarot deck called the "William Blake Tarot of the Creative Imagination," and a book of poetry entitled "Sacred Southwest Suite."

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Ed Buryn Books
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