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Wed, Oct 28, 2020 12:00AM EDT
Lot 157

Works of Walpole 5 volumes 1798 First Collected ed

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Walpole, Horatio (Horace), The Works of Horatio Walpole, Earl of Orford, Complete in 5 volumes, 1798, First collected edition, first issue with title pages watermarked 1797, G. G. and J. Robinson, London, hardcover, 4tos. (11.75 x 9.75 inches), contemporary marbled boards and leather corners, each volume respined with 20th century leather, gilt title labels, engraved title page vignettes plus numerous other illustrations, all half-titles lacking, 3 page Directions to the Binder present at end of last volume, armorial bookplate and small bookplate of a contemporary British poet to front pastedowns, this edition was edited by Mary Berry.
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