Cuitt G (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Published in Chester in 1815, this is the first Edition of this early history of the city, bound in an old full leather binding, just over 8 inches tall, 334 pages plus index, illustrated with five etchings by the author, four are full page, the fifth is a smaller illustration on the title page. There is a crack running the length of the joint to the upper board along spine edges, board loosened but still attached by the binding cords. Internally a few foxing spots, some light browning else contents in nice general condition.

Condition: Sehr gut. [First Edition]. 20 x 13 cm. iii, 334 pages, ii [Index]. With a Frontispiece, small engraving on title pages and three further full page Engravings. Later morroco over marbled boards. Red spine label with gilt title. Gilt and blind decorations. Near fine. Minor shelf wear. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Internally bright and clean. Ex Libris of previous owner (see provenance comments below). A lovely copy in a nice sturdy binding. See images. Provenance: From the Library of Franz Pollack-Parnau with his Ex Libris. This book belonged to Franz Pollack-Parnau (1903-2003), a scion of a Moravian family that had amassed a fortune in the textile industry. His library in the family palace at Vienna's Schwarzenbergplatz was legendary.

First edition, 8vo, [4], iii, [1], 334, [2]pp., 5 etched plates by the author (slightly spotted), 4 full-page, one as vignette on title-page, neatly rebound in smooth half-calf, marbled paper boards, gilt lettered morocco title label to spine, uncut, a very good copy.

First edition, 8vo, [4], iii, [1], 334, [2]pp., extra-illustrated with 50 tipped in plates (32 of which are photographic plates), rebound in recent green buckram, spine morocco label lettered in gilt, uncut.

8vo in 4s. [2], iii, 334, ii p. Engraved frontis. and four engravings, vignette on title. Contemporary half calf, rubbed on joints and edges but sound. Spine with two lettering pieces. A very good copy. To the Reader is dated Nicholas street, March, 1813 and signed I.M.D.P. A ms note in this copy state J.M.D. Pigot, M.D. Editor Physician to the Infirmary.