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1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie
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1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie

18th century
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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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Physical Dimensions
Height
17.25cm (6.79")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

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

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SA1241363
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7954
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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 1773 brown leather-bound books titled The Man of the World with gilt lettering on the spines.
fig 1. 1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie

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 1773 brown leather-bound books titled The Man of the World with gilt lettering on the spines.
fig 2. 1773 the Man of the World by Henry Mackenzie

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
17.25cm (6.79")
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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SA1241363
Dealers Internal Ref
7954
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  • ObjectAntiquarian Books
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCalfskin Leather, Paper, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRaised spine bands, Gilt spine lettering, Calfskin binding
  • SizeH 17.25 cm (7 in) x W 11 cm (4 in)

This eighteenth-century two-volume set comprises the second edition of 'The Man of the World' by Henry Mackenzie, printed for W. Strahan in 1773. The Georgian books exhibit a warm brown calfskin leather binding with five raised spine bands, red leather title panels, and gilt lettering. Visible details include light shelf wear on the extremities, historic board restoration, tight bindings, and cream pages. Each volume measures 17.25 cm high by 11 cm wide. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library, these antiquarian books sit upright on a bookshelf as historic literature. The two volumes stand together with visible grain texture on the tan leather, gold-tooled volume numerals on the spine of the second book, and an individual volume letter stamped on the first spine. The corners show natural softening from age, and the leather displays subtle tonal variations across the covers.

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Georgian bookbinding from the late 18th century typically features full or half calfskin bindings with gold foil spine lettering, raised spine bands, and simple gilt toolings.

Bindings were primarily crafted from tanned calfskin or sheepskin leather over paperboard, with hand-sewn cotton or linen thread holding the handmade rag paper leaves together.

Authentic volumes feature handmade rag paper with visible chain lines or watermarks, hand-tooled gilt spine details, period typography, and natural surface patination.

These volumes can be displayed on a dark wood bookshelf, stacked horizontally on a coffee table, or arranged alongside brass decorative objects on an office desk.

Store leather books away from direct sunlight and heat sources in a humidity-controlled environment, avoiding synthetic chemical conditioners that degrade historical leather.
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