PROSE MASTERPIECES From Modern Essayists. Comprising Twelve Unabridged Essays by Irving, Lamb, de Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, Macaulay, Froude, Freeman, and Gladstone.
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[x] + 395pp. + [iii] blank. 12 mounted ports. in permanent photography, dec. initial letters and head pieces. Contemporary prize inscription, some sporadic spotting, marbled e.ps. and edges, inner gilt dentelles, gilt filleted edges sl. rubbed to corners, full double gilt rule edged prize calf with gilt armorial device to upper board, gilt filleted raised bands dec. gilt compartments and gilt lettered leather title label to spine. US$37. Seller Inventory # 279017
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Publisher: Bickers & Son
Publication Date: 1886
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Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists Comprising Twelve Unabridged Essays By Irving, Lamb, De Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, MacAulay, Froude, Freeman, & Gladstone. With Twelve Portraits in Permanent Photography.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo, xii, 395pp, 12 Photographic Illustrations, Internally [some foxing o/w Good], Marbled Endpapers & Edges, School Prize Bookplate "Daventry Grammar School" Bound in Full Calf [some wear & rubbed]. Seller Inventory # 13267
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Prose masterpieces from modern essayists : comprising twelve unabridged essays / by Irving, Lamb, De Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, Macaulay, Froude, Freeman, and Gladstone ; with twelve portraits in permanent photography. 1896 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 438. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1896 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 438. Seller Inventory # LB100158564788
Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists Comprising Twelve Unabridged Essays by Irving, Lamb, De Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, Macaulay, Froude, Freeman and Gladstone. With Twelve Portraits in Permanent Photography
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Book Condition: Very Good+. Red cloth boards with bright gilt titles and decoration to front and spine. Binding tight with slight splitting to spine ends and light bumping to corners. Bevelled edges to boards. All edges gilt. Spine sunned. Content clean and bright. Previous owners neat ink signature to half title. Not ex-library. No labels, notes or highlighting. 395 pp. All books are individually described. All overseas orders are sent airmail by Royal Mail International Tracked. Seller Inventory # 001480
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Prose masterpieces from modern essayists : comprising twelve unabridged essays / by Irving, Lamb, De Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, Macaulay, Froude, Freeman, and Gladstone ; with twelve portraits in permanent photography. 1896 [leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1896. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 438, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 438 438. Seller Inventory # LB1111024949058
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Prose Masterpieces from Modern Essayists. Comprising twelve unabridged essays by Irving, Lamb, De Quincey, Emerson, Arnold, Morley, Lowell, Carlyle, Macaulay, Froude, Freeman and Gladstone
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Second edition, 8vo, (x), 395, (1), 4 advertisement pp. 12 portrait plates, being tipped in photographs, prize label of the Southfield Institution, Auchtermuchty. Original gilt decorated cloth with bevelled edges, a.e.g., one small mark otherwise a handsome copy. The photographs including 6 woodburytypes by the London firm Elliott & Fry, as well as one each by the London Stereoscopic Company and William Frear of Ithaca, NY. Seller Inventory # 31881
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PROSE MASTERPIECES FROM MODERN ESSAYISTS COMPRISING TWELVE UNABRIDGED ESSAYS BY IRVING, LAMB, DE QUINCEY, EMERSON, ARNOLD, MORLEY, LOWELL, CARLYLE, MACAULAY, FROUDE, FREEMAN & GLADSTONE
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. BOUND IN A FULL LEATHER BINDING BY BICKERS WITH 12 X PHOTOGRAPHIC MOUNTED PORTRAIT PLATES, MARBLED ENDPAPERS & PAGE EDGES, GILT SCHOOL MOTIF TO FRONT BOARD WITH PRIZE PLATE TO INNER FRONT BOARD DATED 1903. BOOK MEASURES APPROX 9 x 6 INCHES. MINOR SPLIT TO LEATHER AT TOP OF OUTER FRONT HINGE WITH BOARD HOLDING VERY FIRM, SOME FADING TO LEATHER ON EDGE OF FRONT BOARD, CORNERS BUMPED, OCCASIONAL FOXING TO PAGES MOSTLY TO MOUNTS OF ILLUSTRATIONS & ENDPAPERS. OVERALL A VERY GOOD COPY. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS. ALL BOOKS POSTED IN STURDY BOOK BOX. Seller Inventory # 0074812-S8
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