Favorite Haunts and Rural Studies; Including Visits to Spots of Interest in the Vicinity of Windsor and Eton

Published by John Murray, London, 1847

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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An illustrated first edition copy of Jesse' 1847 natural history work, in lovely condition. An unusual copy, featuring a striking gilt motif to front board, belonging to the 'Glasgow Model Schools & Training College'.Bound in ivy-coloured cloth, with decorative gilt lettering and motif to the spine.This copy features occasional vignette illustrations, an illustrated frontispiece, and 17 further monochrome plates of renderings 'made on the spot by Charles Radcliffe, engraved by Samuel Williams'.Collated, complete.Edward Jesse was a natural history writer and vicar, who also published several guide-book titles. Bound in green cloth. Externally, very smart. Rubbing to spine and extremities. Slight fading to spine. Small loss to cloth to spine. Bumping to head and tail. The odd mark to boards. Age toning to front endpapers. Faint remains of a contemporary ink inscription to front endpapers. Rear hinge beginning to start. Internally, firmly bound, with occasional strain. Pages generally very bright and clean, with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed.…

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Title
Favorite Haunts and Rural Studies; Including Visits to Spots of Interest in the Vicinity of Windsor and Eton
Author
Edward Jesse
Publisher
John Murray, London
Publication year
1847
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Charles Radcliffe
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
8.5" by 5.5"

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