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Cyclopedia of English Literature: A History, Critical and Biographical, of British Authors from the Earliest to the Present Times
Robert Chambers (Ed)
c1958
William and Robert Chambers : London; Edinburgh
10" by 6.5"
(xix), 812pp
SUMMARY
Volume one of Chambers' Cyclopedia of English Literature, originally published in 1844.
Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 2 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Two volumes bound in one.
The Chambers brothers were influential in the mid-19th century, in both scientific and political circles.
Illustrated with various engravings throughout.
CONDITION
In a half-calf binding with cloth boards and gilt lettering to spine. Externally a trifle rubbed with wear to the extremities. Library bookplate to front pastedown. Front hinge has failed, resulting in the first few pages being held by cords only. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are clean throughout save for heavy spotting to the first and last as per usual.
Overall Condition: Good Only
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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