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1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie. 2 Volume Book Set.
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1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie. 2 Volume Book Set.

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'The Man Of The World' by Henry Mackenzie (Scottish, 1745-1831). Printed for W. Strahan, 1773. Second Edition.

Foolscap octavo. Both volumes fully bound in tan calf leather with five raised bands and red leather title panels. Some light shelf wear to the extremities and evidence of historic restoration at the boards. Bindings tight.

From the library of Franz Pollack von Parnau (1903-1981), Holocaust survivor, Viennese industrialist, book collector and owner of a significant library at the Palais Pollack-Parnau on Schwarzenbergplatz his bookplate on the front pastedown of both volumes.

Traces of rubbed out pencil inscription to the front endpaper. Some light browning with spotting to the preliminary pages but overall the volumes are in a very good condition throughout.

SYNOPSIS

A two volume sentimental novel, originally published anonymously, by Scottish author Henry Mackenzie. A follow-up to his previous literary success, 'The Man Of Feeling (1771), this novel contrasts a virtuous character with the antagonist, Sir Sindall, a 'man of the world' who pursues selfish, immoral and sensual happiness leading to ruin and betrayal.

Dimensions (approx.):-

Height: 17.25cm

Width: 11cm

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17.2cm (6.77")
Width
11cm (4.33")
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Harrington Antiques has dated these Georgian Leather Bound Books to the 18th Century.

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Description
'The Man Of The World' by Henry Mackenzie (Scottish, 1745-1831). Printed for W. Strahan, 1773. Second Edition.

Foolscap octavo. Both volumes fully bound in tan calf leather with five raised bands and red leather title panels. Some light shelf wear to the extremities and evidence of historic restoration at the boards. Bindings tight.

fig 1. A two-volume set of eighteenth-century brown leather-bound books standing vertically with gold-tooled spine titles.
fig 1. 1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie. 2 Volume Book Set.

From the library of Franz Pollack von Parnau (1903-1981), Holocaust survivor, Viennese industrialist, book collector and owner of a significant library at the Palais Pollack-Parnau on Schwarzenbergplatz his bookplate on the front pastedown of both volumes.

Traces of rubbed out pencil inscription to the front endpaper.

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Some light browning with spotting to the preliminary pages but overall the volumes are in a very good condition throughout.
Harrington Antiques
fig 2. A two-volume set of eighteenth-century brown leather-bound books standing vertically with gold-tooled spine titles.
fig 2. 1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie. 2 Volume Book Set.

SYNOPSIS

A two volume sentimental novel, originally published anonymously, by Scottish author Henry Mackenzie. A follow-up to his previous literary success, 'The Man Of Feeling (1771), this novel contrasts a virtuous character with the antagonist, Sir Sindall, a 'man of the world' who pursues selfish, immoral and sensual happiness leading to ruin and betrayal.

Dimensions (approx.):-

Height: 17.25cm

Width: 11cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Georgian Leather Bound Books to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197709
Dealers Internal Ref
7954
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Produced during the Georgian era from 1714 to 1830, these volumes feature full or half calfskin bindings with hand-tooled gilded lettering on the spines. They reflect the printing methods and literary culture of eighteenth-century Britain.

Eighteenth-century books were typically bound using vegetable-tanned calfskin or sheepskin leather over handmade rag paper pages. Spine details included raised cords, gold leaf tooling, and contrasting leather lettering pieces.

Authentic bindings show natural patination, minor leather wear, and hand-printed typography on chain-lined paper. Look for period-correct publication dates on the title page and genuine gold leaf tooling along the spine.

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