By John Russell Smith
London   Publisher Unknown
9" by 6" approx. 1200pp
An extensive bound collection of the catalogues of John Russell Smith.
By John Russell Smith

1834-1842 Catalogues of John Russell Smith

London   Publisher Unknown
9" by 6" approx. 1200pp
An extensive bound collection of the catalogues of John Russell Smith.
£235.00
: 1.5kgs / : LTH29-E-3

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Description

Leather Binding

Probably now a unique record of this Regency period London Bookdealer. With catalogues on numerous subjects, including voyages and travels; fine art; prints and drawings; ancient and modern literature, and more. John Russell Smith was a bookseller and bibliographer.

Condition

In a half calf binding with mottled paper boards, and gilt detailing to the spine. Externally, somewhat worn; some rubbing to boards and spine, with bumping and some loss to the extremities, and a little loss to the boards and spine. The front joint is tender, and the rear board is held by cords only. With scattered spotting, and discolouration to the endpapers; and a paper bookplate to the front pastedown with an initial design. Internally, generally firmly bound. There is age toning and discolouration to the pages in places, and ink copperplate inscriptions and ink stamps to a number of pages throughout. There is also a little loss to the margins in places, and a little loss to the top right hand corner of the first 10 pages.

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