Author: Doyle, James E. (1822-1892)
Title: Chronicle of England
Description: Pr.Edmund Evans, Longmans,Green &c 1st edition 1864 Colour-printed text illustrations (81) by James.E. Doyle. . 4to full red gilt morocco with royal crest and tudor rose emblems rasied faux bands (tips sl.worn) All Edges Gilt; viii+462pgs; glue marks to gutter of Title. A few marks to early pages. Front inner hinge repaired and free EP re-inserted on a stub else V.G. The Illustrations are a marvel of technique and printed from up to 10 blocks printed by hand (Also the last book Evans printed on a handpress DNB) Evans called this his most carefully printed work.

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