Samuel Pepys F R S Richard Lord (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Leatherback covers show signs of wear, books are in definite used condition, however pages are in great condition. Please refer to photos. Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys F.R.S. Secretary to the Admirality in the reigns of Charles II and James II. The diary deciphered by the Rev. J. Smith, A.M. from the original shorthand ms. in the Pepysian Library with a Life and Notes by Richard Lord Braybrooke New Edition, 4 Volumes. These editions include preface to the fourth edition, although unsure of publication date. **PLEASE NOTE: Due to size of order, postage price may vary once order has been placed**.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. London: Henry Colburn, 1828, Second Edition in five volumes, complete. Five volumes, full calf leather binding, gilt tiles to twin red labels, five gilt raised bands with gilt decorated compartments, polished calf boards and marbled page edges. 11 engraved plates including frontispieces, a folding Scheme of the Posture of the Dutch Fleet, and Folding Plate of Pepys Library, Folding Facsimile of Pepys Writing, and Folding Hole at Tangiers, correct and complete as per plates page opposite lx. Containing; Vol. I lx, [ii], folding facsimile of an extract from the shorthand M.S. diary, 376pp, portrait to page 121, folding plate of Tangier page 227. Vol. II [ii], 451pp, frontispiece and portrait illustration to page 285. Vol. III [ii], 446pp, frontispiece and folding plate of Pepys Library page 137. Vol. IV, [ii], 461pp, frontispiece. Vol. V, viii, 485pp, frontispiece and fold out plate of The Scheme Of The Posture Of The Dutch Fleet. Frontispiece portraits of Samuel Pepys, Elizabeth Pepys, John Jackson, William Hewer, and John Wallace. Approximately 9 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles to twin red labels, five gilt raised bands, gilt floral decorated compartments; worn and rubbed. Joints good condition worn, marked and scratched. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition full polished leather with gilt filet edge, leather marked and scratched. Page edges good condition top edges darkened, all marbled. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition secure hinges. Paste downs good condition marbled. End papers good condition marbled, subsequent end papers tanned. Title good condition half titles present to Vols. II V, titles with offsetting from the frontispieces otherwise gently tanned. Pages good condition gently tanned with minor foxing, 11 plates including folding plates. Binding good condition attractive, worn. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1828 Binding: Hardback.