Author: Marryat, Frederick [1792 - 1848] - Editor
Title: The METROPOLITAN.; A Journal of Literature, Science and the Fine Arts. Volume I, V-VIII, XI-XV
Description: London: James Cochrane and Co, 1836. 1st printings. Association copy. Half calf with marbled paper boards, stamped in gilt to back strips, speckled edges and navy blue and red marbled endpapers. 10 volumes: [iv] 436, 180 (ads); [iv] 456, 128 (ads) [4 index]; [iv] 440, 136 (ads) [4 index]; [iv] 448, 128 (ads) [4 index]; [iv] 448, 128 (ads) [4 index]; [iv] 432, 144 (ads) [4 index]; [iv] 448, 128 (ads) [4 index]; 448, 128 (ads); [iv] 448, 128 (ads) [4 index]; 336, 96 (ads). 9" x 5-3/4". The set is internaly bright with minimial foxing, however, the bindings are shaken, dry and chipped, overall Good only. Slipped in into volume one is Captain Marryat's presentation card. The owner's ink inscription in volume one notes the date Marryat presented this set to that contemporaneous owner.

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