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Group of 4 Embossed Books from 1838-1857

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Group of 4 Embossed Books from 1838-1857

Item Details

Description

1 - An Essay on Probabilities and on their Application to Life Contiingencies and Insurance Offices, 306pp, Augustus de Morgan, Trinity College - Cambridge, Longman Brown Green & Longman's, London, 1838. Frontispiece. Uncut edge.
2 - The Angel in the House, 204pp, The Espuosals, Ticknor & Fields, 1856. Light foxing in front matter, end papers, edges. Uncut edge.
3 - Paston Letters, Volume 1 of 2, 168pp, A. Ramsay, Charles Knight & Company, 1840. Foxing throughout. Uncut edges.
4 - Brazil and the Brazilians Portrayed in Historical and Descriptive Sketches, 630pp, D.P. Kidder and J.C. Fletcher, Childs and Peterson, 1857. Damaged backstrip, scuffed and bumped corners, light foxing. Beautiful frontispiece. Map in front matter. Black and white engravings. A truly impressive book worthy of rebinding.
Measure 7"-9".

Condition

Condition - Shelf wear, some soiling of covers and faded gilt, bumped corners, worn/faded/damaged back strips, foxing. Some chipping to backstrips. Some show light pencil notes or owner's name handwritten in ink in front matter or end papers.
See photos for more info re: condition.