Harrison, James, The Biographical Cabinet; containing a collection of portraits of eminent and distinguished persons…, complete in 2 volumes, 1823, hardcover, rebound by Bayntun in early 20th century full blue polished calf, decorated borders and spines, teg, gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers, in felt lined cloth dust jackets and matching slipcase, 10.5 x 6.5 inches, illustrated throughout with 192 stipple portraits of well known authors, philosophers, artists and statesmen, including Francis Bacon, William Blackstone, Robert Burns, Miguel Cervantes, Earl Chatham, Geoffrey Chaucer, Captain James Cook, Oliver Cromwell, Benjamin Franklin, Oliver Goldsmith, David Hume, Handel, Samuel Johnson, John Locke, Milton, Thomas More, Pope, William Pitt, Joshua Reynolds, William Shakespeare and many, many others. TOGETHER WITH The Oxford Book of American Verse, 1927, in publisher's 3/4 leather binding. Light foxing throughout, otherwise in nearly fine condition, the bindings are in excellent shape with hints of wear to the tips; Oxford in good condition, leather scuffed. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .