first edition Full-Leather
Privately Published. 1st. Full-Leather. Collectible; Very Good. A sumptuously-bound, beautiful genealogy of the Royal Families of England, spanning the millenium from the mid 9th century to the mid 19th century. Elaborate, well-researched family lines, 9 engraved armorial family crests at the rear. Full light-brown morocco with gilt-bordering at the panels and spine. 5 raised bands. dark red leather spine label. Published c. 1880. Folio, 116 pgs. plus engraved plates. Lovely marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. A solid, well-preserved copy. Still tightly-bound and VG, with very light scuffing to the panels. Uncommon British genealogy, with little expense spared in its production. (Inventory #: 7658)