A History of English Lotteries Now for the First Time Written

Published by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London, 1893

  • First Edition
  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 12.

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

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2007

Association member: PBFA

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very good

£ 75.00

£ 21.99 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

A copiously illustrated history of the National Lottery in England by John Ashton, Illustrated with Lottery Bills. A pleasing first edition of John Ashton's unusual study of English Lotteries, covering from 1569 to the late nineteenth century.Rebound in an institutional cloth binding with neat archival repair throughout.Illustrated with numerous engraved, vignette illustrations and twenty-seven facsimilie plates of Lottery Bills, missing the bill for 1st March meant to oppose page 1.Ashton's engaging and highly original work gives a thorough history of the lottery, including notable lotteries such as The Virginia Lottery of 1612 and The Boydell Lottery, with further fascinating sections on posies and mottoes, protests against lotteries and even counterfeiting lottery tickets. Rebound in an institutional cloth binding with new end papers reinforced with archival tape. Library book plate to front paste down. Externally, in excellent condition. With fading to spine and light marking to extremities and only minor bumping to head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Dusting to fore edges. Missing a plate for 1st March meant to oppose page 1. Loss of paper to first facsimile plate. Neat but visible archival repair to guttering of pages and plates in some places. The odd closed tear, particularly to plates. Modern ink inscription to title page. Library stamp to title page and smaller library stamp to every plate. Very Good.…

Seller Inventory # 1005J10

Bibliographic details

Title
A History of English Lotteries Now for the First Time Written
Author
John Ashton
Publisher
Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London
Publication year
1893
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Not Stated
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1.5 kilograms
Dimensions
8.5" by 6"
Seller catalogs
Board & Other Games

Rooke Books PBFA

Bath, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2007

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item3 to 5 business days2 to 3 business days
First item£ 21.99£ 27.99
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Invoice

Specialty

Antiquarian Books

Association member

  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Thompson Acquisitions Ltd

The Dispensary, 8 Cleveland Pl, 8 Cleveland Place East
Bath, United Kingdom BA1 5DJ