A CRITICAL INQUIRY INTO ANCIENT ARMOUR, As it Existed in Europe, But Particularly in England, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of King Charles II, With a Glossary of Military Terms of the Middle Ages. Classic First Edition Set.

Meyrick (Samuel Rush) ;- L.L.D. & F.S.A. L-

Published by London : John Downing Newgate Street. N.D, 1824

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An imposing 3 Volume Folio Set of this Famous work. Half Contemporary (spine recased) brown calf and marbled boards (a little worn). Spines decorated with gilt compartments. Superbly illustrated with "a Series of Richly Coloured (By Hand) Engravings." Vol. 1 - 22 Full page hand coloured Plates, 8 B/W Plates, plus hand coloured initials ;- Vol. 2 - 35 Full page hand coloured Plates, a B/W Plate, plus hand coloured initials ;- Vol. 3 - 13 Full page hand coloured Plates, a B/W Plate, plus hand coloured initials. Complete. A little internal soiling and some mild off-setting nonetheless A MOST SUPERIOR SET WITH VIVIDLY FRESH COLOUR PLATES !(Extra postage required for Overseas shipping).

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• Title: A CRITICAL INQUIRY INTO ANCIENT ARMOUR, As it Existed in Europe, But Particularly in England, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of King Charles II, With a Glossary of Military Terms of the Middle Ages. Classic First Edition Set.
• Publisher: London : John Downing Newgate Street. N.D
• Publication Date: 1824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
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