George Lord Lyttelton

The Works of George Lord Lyttelton; Formerly Printed Separately and Now First Collected Together with Some Other Pieces Never Before Printed

London, J Dodsley, 1776. Leather. A three volume, leather bound, set of 'The Works of George Lord Lyttelton' A three volumes set with decorative gilt to spines. Complete three volume set of the miscellaneous works of this important figure in British politics. George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton PC (January 17, 1709 – August 24, 1773), known as Sir George Lyttelton, Baronet between 1751 and 1756, was a British politician and statesman and a patron of the arts. In full calf binding. Externally sound, with some wear. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, as well as to the extremities. Rubbing to the spine has resulted in the loss of the spine labels. There are some small marks to the front and rear boards of each volume. There is offsetting to the title page from the frontispiece in Volume I. The front and rear joints of each volume are cracked slightly. Hinges are strained, exposing the cords. Internally, the bindings of Volume I and II are firm. The binding of volumes III is strained, and is at risk of failing during delivery. Pages are generally bright but with spotting in the text. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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Book number: SET4-F-3

Catalogue: Politics

Keywords: Poltics Leather George Lyttelton Illustrated Leather Statesman Various