Description
Campbell (John) A Political Survey of Britain, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, Sir Marcus Somerville's copy with his ink signature at head of titles and bookplate, handsome contemporary sprinkled calf, spines gilt, a little rubbed, light damp-staining to upper cover of vol.1 (also slightly affecting pastedown and front endpapers), 4to, for the Author, 1774.
⁂ Sir Marcus Somerville (1772-1831), Irish politician who supported Catholic rights and the first Reform Bill but who died shortly before the bill was passed.
Lot 21
Campbell (John) A Politcal Survey of Britain, 2 vol., first edition, Sir Marcus Somerville's copy with his ink signature, contemporary sprinkled calf, spines gilt, 4to, for the Author, 1774.
Estimate: £200 - 300
Description
Campbell (John) A Political Survey of Britain, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, Sir Marcus Somerville's copy with his ink signature at head of titles and bookplate, handsome contemporary sprinkled calf, spines gilt, a little rubbed, light damp-staining to upper cover of vol.1 (also slightly affecting pastedown and front endpapers), 4to, for the Author, 1774.
⁂ Sir Marcus Somerville (1772-1831), Irish politician who supported Catholic rights and the first Reform Bill but who died shortly before the bill was passed.