3/28/2024, 20:26:39
Register
1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes (1 of 5)
1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes (2 of 5)
1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes (3 of 5)
1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes (4 of 5)
1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes (5 of 5)
Elder Books & Collectables
Flag of United KingdomHerefordshire, UK
Elder Books have been dealing in 2nd hand & Antiquarian Books, Prints, Maps & Collectables for over 20 years, formally of Ross Old Book Shop Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. We are now trading solely on-line and the occasional trade fair. Please visit: www.abebooks.co.uk - Book Seller: Elder Books for our latest selection of books for sale. Viewing by Appointment also undertaken. We would also like to purchase good quality 2nd Hand & Antiquarian Books. You can contact us: paulelderbooks@gmail.com Visit Elder Books Facebook Page! Established 1996 & Dealing in a wide variety of Rare, Antiquarian & second hand books plus a selection of early maps, prints & interesting & unusual Antiques & collectables.
... See more

Address

Elder Books, Ross on Wye

Herefordshire

Walford

United Kingdom

HR9 5QW

1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes

REF: ES1893-NL18 / LA387006
£285
€333
$358
Secure Payments By
Certified DealerApproved listing872 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Certified DealerApproved listing872 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
The Progress of The Nation in its Various Social & Economical Relations by G. R. Porter Published by Charles Knight, London 1836 & 1838 Signed presentation copy First edition set Complete in two volumes but with a further volume three being published in 1843 [not present]. Signed presentation copy from the Author to denis le marchant [Barrister & Politician] with a hand written dedication to top of title page on volume 1 & half title of volume two, includes the bookplate of Denis le Marchant to inner front boards of both volumes. Hardback volumes bound in 19th Century half leather bindings, marbled boards. Interesting set covering trade, commerce, pauperism etc and with the Author's dedication on both volumes.
measurements
Height:
7 in
Width:
4.5 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes (LA387006) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1836 & 1838
condition
Some rubbing to leather on edges of spines & boards, few areas of peeling to leather mostly at corners, wear to the vol 1 label on spine, small closed tear across leather at top of spine on vol 2, very occasional light foxing to pages. Overall in very good condition with boards firmly attached & majority of pages clean.
location
This 1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes is located in United Kingdom
A selection of items from Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables has 628 items available.See more items from Elder Books & Collectables