545 copies printed in 1887
- item: book, 3 vol
- title: The coinage of Scotland, illustrated from the cabinet of Thomas Coats, esq., of Ferguslie and other collections
- author : Edward Burns, 1822--.1886.
- year : 1887. First Edition, first printing
- publisher / Imprint: Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh,
- size 12.25" x 10"
-- vol I, thick 2"
--vol II thick 2.5"
--vol III thick 2.25"
- pages 928 pages, as follows:
-- vol I : XXIV + 366
--vol II : XVIII + 556
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vol III : VIi + 79 plates (78 plates presenting 1547 coins) + one decorative plate
Each plate has "tissue" as guard paper
- weight
--vol I : 6 lb-8 oz
--vol II : 9 lb-5 oz
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vol III : 9 lb -2 oz
- Hardcover
--spines / sides and edges are " morocco" ; marbled boards
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Top edges gilt. Even cut papers.
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Spines in six compartments, with raised bands, decorated in gilt.
- end papers are marbled papers; covers are also marbled papers.
both with "gold" veins
- condition
--used book
--over 100 yeas old
--rubbing, some places darker spots; other places lighter spots. See photos
--cover / boards show uneven colors, some darker and some lighrt spots
--inside some foxing (yellowing)
--at this point
the book does not fall apart, but book requires care in handling
--each volume has a name plate without a name. Scottish design
Note: --. Each volume is heavy. I prefer to ship each volume individually, as the entire set weighs well over 30 lbs (including box) -- if each book shipped separately, shipping is about $30.00 -- If all 3 vol are shipped together, shipping is $120.00 (as I need a custom, extra strong box) -- Also, I can FREE deliver from Chicago, Il to Lafayette Indiana. -- Book was reprinted in 2020; small size 6"x 9" and 574 pages (928 pages this edition)
location::047-001
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