Lot 296
Library sets.- Alison (Archibald) History of Europe, 20 vol., Edinburgh & London, 1847-48; and Strickland's Lives of the Queens of England, 12 vol., 1842-48, beautifully bound sets (32)
Hammer Price: £3,800
Description
Library sets.- Alison (Archibald) History of Europe, 20 vol., beautifully bound in contemporary polished tree calf, gilt, spines elaborately gilt with 3 red and green morocco labels (two lettering, one small circular volume number), in pristine condition, Edinburgh & London, 1847-48 § Strickland (Agnes) Lives of the Queens of England, 12 vol., contemporary pale calf, gilt, spines gilt with triple red morocco labels, 1842-48, 8vo (32)
⁂ Stunning sets in exceptional condition.
Description
Library sets.- Alison (Archibald) History of Europe, 20 vol., beautifully bound in contemporary polished tree calf, gilt, spines elaborately gilt with 3 red and green morocco labels (two lettering, one small circular volume number), in pristine condition, Edinburgh & London, 1847-48 § Strickland (Agnes) Lives of the Queens of England, 12 vol., contemporary pale calf, gilt, spines gilt with triple red morocco labels, 1842-48, 8vo (32)
⁂ Stunning sets in exceptional condition.