Scenes of Commerce, by Land and Sea; or, "Where Does it Come From?"

Published by John Harris, London, 1839

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A decorative full calf copy of this fascinating work by Rev. Isaac Taylor, featuring 66 beautiful engraved plates. Third edition. In a smart full calf binding with gilt detail and a gilt fore edge. Features 23 plates, with sixty-six monochrome engravings. Collated complete. A fascinating educational book about the manufacture of different materials, including accounts of agriculture, shipbuilding and mining. Includes a publishers advertisement and preface. With the previous owners inscription from Free Grammar School, Exeter, dated 1839. In a full calf binding with gilt detail. Externally generally smart with rubbing to extremities and marks to spine. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Contemporary ink inscription on front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with just the odd spot. Heavier spotting on the plates. Good.

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Title
Scenes of Commerce, by Land and Sea; or, "Where Does it Come From?"
Author
Rev. Isaac Taylor
Publisher
John Harris, London
Publication year
1839
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
7" by4.5"
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Rooke Books PBFA

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