Pair of Antique Leather-Bound Books – The Casquet of Literature, Volumes II & VI
A pair of antique volumes from The Casquet of Literature, edited by Charles Gibbon and published by Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin. Each volume bound in half leather with gilt-decorated spines, raised bands, and marbled-style boards, with all edges gilt. Illustrated with engraved plates and containing a wide selection of literary works with accompanying biographical and critical notes.
Volumes present are Vol. II and Vol. VI (from the original six-volume set).
Dimensions:
Each volume 16 cm x 22.5 cm
Condition:
Wear and rubbing to the bindings, fading and scuffing to spines, some foxing and age-toning to pages. One board shows surface staining. Bindings remain sound.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1164962
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 22.5cm (8.9inches)Width is 16cm (6.3inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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