February Auction (Sale #263)
Lot 492:
Description
Sylvanus Morgan ‘The Sphere of Gentry’ Book
Four books bound as one having engraved frontispiece and thirty-seven engraved plates as well as numerous text cuts; printed by William Leybourn, London, for the author, 1661; having a full leather binding, professionally rebacked using new leather and retaining original title label and tooled panels on spine; dedicated to King Charles II; showing coats of arms and historic heraldry; five sheets of previous owner’s scholarly notes tipped in at front
Condition: Good, rebacked spine; overall moderate wear consistent with age and normal use; cover having scratches overall and spots of missing leather, primarily on edges; corners worn and rounded; pages having ink and pencil annotations, edge tears and yellowing, some foxing and warping throughout
Height: 12.00 inches, Length: 8.00 inches, Width: 2.00 inches
Category: Collectibles > Books
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Approximate Sale Time: 3:21 pm CST
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Condition: Good, rebacked spine; overall moderate wear consistent with age and normal use; cover having scratches overall and spots of missing leather, primarily on edges; corners worn and rounded; pages having ink and pencil annotations, edge tears and yellowing, some foxing and warping throughout
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