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W.B. Cooke ..., 1825-9. 2nd Ed. Bound in 2 vols. 4to. & Royal 8vo. vi + [iv] + 267pp. + 8pp. Additional engraved mounted t.p., 24 engraved plates. Some light browning, marbled e.ps., ex.-libris Frances Mary Richardson Currer, bound by J, Mackenzie in contemporary gilt rule edged calf, minor rubbing and signs of wear, rebacked with original spines laid down, some portions of spine lacking to text vol., gilt compartments and new gilt lettered title labels to spines. ¶ One of a Limited Edition of 250 Copies Only. In the mid-nineteenth century, Miss Frances Mary Richardson-Currer of Eshton Hall, Skipton, became famous for her library and was one of the first female book collectors in Europe. Inheriting her great grandfather's library she built up a collection of 15,000 volumes which she catalogued under subjects such as religion, arts, history, natural history and literature.

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