Iconology: or Emblematic Figures Explained; in Original Essays on Moral and Instructive Subjects

W. \[William\] Pinnock

Published by John Harris, 1830

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Iconology: or Emblematic Figures Explained; in Original Essays on Moral and Instructive Subjects by W. [William] Pinnock, Author of "Pinnock's Catechisms;" &c. with Seventy-Two Engravings from Ancient Designs. London: John Harris, St. Paul's Church-yard, 1830. First edition, iv + 420 pp +. 24-page publisher catalogue at rear. Duodecimo/12mo, measures around 4 3/8" x 7" x by 1 3/8". Hardback, quarter red leather and marbled paper. A scarce work, extensively illustrated. Boards detached. Scuffing and wear. Chipping and rubbing at edges and on hinges, bumping and tearing at corners. Discolouration to spine and some loss at head and tail. Cracking along spine, partially split, though binding just holding in centre and textblock still holding albeit very strained, with one or two gatherings of leaves a little out of position, but again, holding. Some browning, scuffing and other marking to page edges. Previous owner name in pencil to front pastedown, several numbers in coloured pencil to recto of front free endpaper. A little hand-colouring to frontispiece. Some marking to page surfaces and occasional light foxing and offsetting but no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information. 420 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Iconology: or Emblematic Figures Explained; in Original Essays on Moral and Instructive Subjects
• Publisher: John Harris
• Publication Date: 1830
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback, quarter leather and
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: As Described
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket