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Complete set of 41 volumes, plus 6 illustrated volumes, published between 1806 and 1820 in half-volume jobs. This is the US edition of the British original published between 1802 and 1820. All books appear to be complete, except for some blank endpages of Illustrated Volume I. Covers are quite worn, and four front covers are detached (Volumes I, VI, X and Illustrated I) , and two more noticeably loose (Volume VIII and Illustrated II). Illustrated I has tapemarks from poor repair work, and the title page is torn. On most volumes, the title pastedowns on spine have fallen off. Three volumes have a little water damage, most extensively on Volume XV -- but even that is isolated mainly to cover and endpages. Volume XVI has child's drawings on one blank endsheet. On Illustrated III, the foldouts are worn on the edges, but still intact. Some foxing, but no mold. Occasional creases and waviness. Ex-owner plate in each volume ("The property of Phineas J. Miller, bequeathed to him by his uncle, Phineas Janney, and his aunt, Sarah S. Janney. 1852-3." ) All in all, despite the wear to the covers, the set is nicely preserved. ; Vol. 1/1/2047. Seller Inventory # 5649
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