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PETER PARLEY'S TALES - Complete 14-Volume "Library of Instruction" in the Original Glazed Bookcase |
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| Reference | 32210 |
| PRICE | £1,200 |
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Chests, Coffers & Cases |
| Height | 35 cm (13.8") |
| Width | 26 cm (10.2") |
| Depth | 13.5 cm (5.3") |
| Period | 1800-1849 |
| Year | 1939 - 46 |
| Medium | Paper |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Condition | Generally very good for age. The gilt decoration remains notably bright and attractive, with expected rubbing, minor fading and handling wear to the original cloth. Most volumes are internally very good. Europe, Asia, Africa and America has some juvenile markings/scribbling to the inside cover; Tales About Animals shows somewhat greater general wear; and Lives of Franklin and Washington has staining to the first two leaves. Occasional minor spotting, toning and other age-related marks elsewhere. The original wooden two-tier bookcase retains its original glass and displays a pleasing period patina. There is a small area of wood loss at the lower right-hand corner of the glazed door, which would benefit from a sympathetic conservation repair. Otherwise the case presents very well. A highly decorative and remarkably complete survivor of a Victorian children's educational library. |
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