[FINE BINDINGS] [EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED] THE ORRERY PAPERS. (2 VOLUMES)

The Countess of Cork and Orrery

London: Duckworth and Company, 1903.

Three Quarters Leather. From The Spectator, 20 June 1903: “In the last few years an immense quantity of papers has been discovered in the great houses of England, and given to the world. Of these, few possess the same charm as The Orrery Papers now edited by Lady Cork.” A lovely, edition, with color frontispiece and extra-illustrated with a number of engraved plates throughout. Handsomely bound in gold morocco, with raised bands and gilt decoratoins, all edges gilt, tissue guards, etc. There has been some very discreet repair to a small crack in the gutters.

Very Good+ binding.
Item #292353

Price: $750.00