Peter Muilman (3 results)

Leather. Condition: Fair. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. Five extra-illustrated first edition volumes of Peter Muilman's impressively illustrated study of the history of Essex from the 'earliest era' to the time of publication. The scarce first edition of this work. Present here are five volumes only of the six volume first edition. Lacking volume II only. This is an extra-illustrated set, with 121 plates across the five volumes present. The complete six volume set only calls for 54 plates. ESTC T145690 With the inscription of Georgiana Cole, Langford 1834 to each front pastedown. A fascinating history of Essex from 'the earliest era down to 1769', discussing the notable events that have taken place in the region throughout history. In a contemporary full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Front boards of volume I and V detached but present. Rear joint of volume I, volume III front joint, volume IV joint heads and volume VI joints starting but firmly held. Text blocks of volume IV split at back strip. Inscriptions to front pastedowns. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with light spotting and the odd handling mark. Blanks bound in throughout each volume. Fair. book.

Full Calf. Condition: Good Plus. First Edition. Complete in 6 volumes. Books measure 22.5x15.cm. Collation, xviii,465,[1]pp, 406, [1]pp, 415,[1]pp, 393pp, 472pp, 340pp,viii,pp index, 39pp list of sheriffs, 54 plates, maps, as index, plus 6 frontis engraved plates, not in index. Bound in early half calf, marble boards, raised bands, gilt lines and title lettering, top gilt edges. Some early repairs to bindings. Calf rubbed, hinge joints worn, starting to split, but all boards attached. Generally, bindings in good condition. Internally, early previous owners name, additions in early hand to sheriff's list, some light persistant dust,dirt,fox marking, some plates are repaired. Generally pages and plates in good condition. Overall a nice set. , Size: 8vo.

First edition. 8vo. Six vols. bound in three. 466pp. [2]pp., 406pp. [1]p., 415pp., 393pp., 472pp., 340pp. + viiii (index). Present are 50 plates and 2 maps, 54 plates and 3 maps are called for so lacks 4 plates and a map. A third of one map is missing, and the other large folding map is torn; of the plates 6 are torn and three othres are half missing or more. Page 99-102 are loss. Bound in contemporary half calf, very worn and rubbed, calf split along spines, marbled bds. The plates are wonderful and the text is readable and fresh.