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1792 Letters of Junius. First Edition. Tree Calf Binding. 2 Book Set.
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1792 Letters of Junius. First Edition. Tree Calf Binding. 2 Book Set.

18th century
Sold 7 February 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

This is 'Junius, Stat Nominis Umbra' (aka. Letter of Junius'), published by Alex. Hamilton in 1792 and a first edition thus.

Octavo. Fully bound in tree calf leather with ornate gilt decoration to the spine and each board edge. There is cracking to the leather at both volumes' spine joints but the boards remain attached. There is some shelf wear to the spine and board extremities with some very light scuffing to the boards. Overall, the binding remains in a good condition.

Marbled endpapers. Bookplate of 'Armytage' to the front pastedown of both volumes. There is some browning to the title page but otherwise all pages are clean and bright and in a very good condition, free from inscription and damage.

A very attractive set.

Dimensions:-

Height: 8.25"

Width: 5.05"

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Date of Manufacture

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

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This is 'Junius, Stat Nominis Umbra' (aka. Letter of Junius'), published by Alex. Hamilton in 1792 and a first edition thus.

Octavo. Fully bound in tree calf leather with ornate gilt decoration to the spine and each board edge. There is cracking to the leather at both volumes' spine joints but the boards remain attached.

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There is some shelf wear to the spine and board extremities with some very light scuffing to the boards.
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Overall, the binding remains in a good condition.

fig 1. A two-volume set of antiquarian books featuring mottled tree calf leather bindings and gilt-tooled spines.
fig 1. 1792 Letters of Junius. First Edition. Tree Calf Binding. 2 Book Set.

Marbled endpapers. Bookplate of 'Armytage' to the front pastedown of both volumes. There is some browning to the title page but otherwise all pages are clean and bright and in a very good condition, free from inscription and damage.

A very attractive set.

Dimensions:-

Height: 8.25"

Width: 5.05"

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA905518
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Archive I A two-volume set of antiquarian books featuring mottled tree calf leather bindings and gilt-tooled spines. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1792 Letters of Junius. First Edition. Tree Calf Binding. 2 Book Set.

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A two-volume set of antiquarian books featuring mottled tree calf leather bindings and gilt-tooled spines.
1792 Letters of Junius. First Edition. Tree Calf Binding. 2 Book Set.
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A two-volume set of antiquarian books featuring mottled tree calf leather bindings and gilt-tooled spines.
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  • ObjectBooks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLeather, paper, gold leaf
  • ColourTan
  • MotifsTree calf marbling, Gilt-tooled spine, Raised bands, Morocco title labels

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Antiquarian books are generally defined as items printed or published in the past, typically exceeding a century in age. Age and authenticity are determined by examining typography, paper characteristics, watermark analysis, and printer marks.

Binders during this period predominantly utilised calfskin, sheepskin, and occasionally goatskin over stiff paper boards. Spines were often reinforced with raised bands, sewn with natural thread, and decorated using gold leaf tooling.

Authentic period bindings exhibit natural variations in leather grain, hand-marbled staining patterns such as tree calf, and characteristic wear consistent with age. Genuine examples often feature hand-sewn gatherings and organic adhesives rather than modern synthetic glues.

These pieces are frequently displayed upright on open shelving, stacked horizontally on tables to create varying heights, or housed within glazed mahogany bookcases. Their neutral tones and metallic accents complement both traditional and modern study spaces.

Preservation requires stable environmental conditions with controlled humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight. Leather components benefit from periodic dusting with a soft brush and occasional micro-crystalline wax treatments to prevent desiccation.
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