Author: Isaac D'Israeli
Title: Curiosities of Literature
Description: Paris, Baudry's European Library, 1835. Leather. A selection of essays by Isaac D'Israeli, in a smart leather binding. Volume II from D'Israeli's famous Curiosities of Literature. Curiosities of Literature was originally in five volumes and contains a collection of anecdotes regarding historical persons and events, unusual books and the habits of book-collectors. With a folding facsimile plate. In addition to his famous essays, Isaac D'Israeli is known for being the father of British Prime Minister Benjamin D'Israeli. In a half calf binding with paper covered boards. Externally, smart with small patches of light rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Lacking spine label. Further rubbing to the head and tail of spine. Patches of rubbing to the paper covered boards which has the odd spot. Rear hinge is slightly strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to edges with spotting throughout, heavier to the first and last few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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