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Horace Walpole, Anecdotes Of Painting In England, 5 Vols., London, 1826-28

About the Item

London, The Shakespeare Press for John Major and Robert Jennings, 5 Vol. set, 1828. Dark green leather with gilt. Gilt edges, red end papers, ribbon markers. Each volume published on different date - Feb. 15, 1826, Sept. 15, 1826, Oct. 15, 1827, May 15, 1827 and Feb. 15, 1828. 9 3/4" H x 6 1/4" D x 1 1/4" W Condition: vol I with torn binding at the bottom of the frontispiece, stains on frontispieces, spines worn and faded, foxing and stains especially to pages facing the engravings. One red fly page loose. See photos for details of condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Georgian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1826
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3155841stDibs: LU1755240156822

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