Author: HONE,WILLIAM Title: The Every-Day Book or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements,Sports,Pastimes,Ceremonies,Manners,Customs,and Events
Description: London: Published For William Hone By Hunt and Clarke, 1826. Hardcover. 8vo. London, Published For William Hone By Hunt and Clarke 1826/1827 First Edition 2 Volumes Published for William Hone by Hunt and Clarke. 1826-1827, London, 1826. 2 vols. viii,(2) 1719;viii,(2)1711pp. Indices.Double column text. The work is profusely illustrated throughout with some 320 wood engravings,including some by the famous George Cruikshank.Nicely bound Two Volume Set in Contemporary gilt decorated brown half calf over marbled boards with brown moroccan title labels to spine (2nd compartment) Five Raised Bands.All page edges are Marbled,with marbled endpapers.Very Good + Graded Set with minimal rubbing to the outer edges of the boards.There is one previous owner's name to the blank front endpaper of Volume One.Both books have firm bindings with NO hinge weakness.Contents remain clean internally.Excellent set for the collector.(Two Volumes 1826 and 1827) First Edition Size: 8vo - over 5¾" - 6'' Tall. Very Good+ .
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Price: GBP 140.00 = appr. US$ 199.92 Seller: Richard Thornton Books
- Book number: 71671
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