Description: Comic History of Rome 1860's Leech illustrated leather book 10 hand color plates (Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Ancient Rome, History, Illustrated Books, Humor Books). The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert Abbot. Illustrated by John Leech. Published c. 1860's, London by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. 308 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout. Hand colored engraved frontispiece plus nine other full page engraved plates with original hand color. Attractive antiquarian tree leather binding, raised bands, gilt title lettering & compartment decorations, all edges & turn ins gilt, marbled end papers. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Binding age worn but still appealing, both covers detached (please see photos), leather and rubbed and edge worn but still supple, remains overall very attractive as an object. Beautiful tree-calf acid etched boards and lovely original spine make this a perfect candidate for rebacking. Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new. Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detailed attempt to present this 19th century hand colored plate book as it survives. We often over-describe any flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as minor and unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than they appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take numerous photos and try to describe it openly and honestly. Book Measures c. 9" H x 5 3/4" W. [B7057].
Price: 140 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-12T17:34:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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