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1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes
REF: ES1893-NL18 / LA387006
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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.
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Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1836 & 1838
location
This 1836 1st Edition The Progress of The Nation by G R Porter Signed Presentation Copy 2 Volumes is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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