All the bindings are rubbed, worn and scuffed throughout. 1854 heavily rubbed ot marbling. 1854/3 with fraying to bottom of spine. 1851 with fraying to top and bottom of spine. 1850 with splitting to the spine. Large folding plate to 1853 with a small tear at edge. Some corner folds. Front and end gutters open. All plates with some foxing and edge browning. Internally all with browning and general age marks throughout. Some plates lightly trimmed. Some offsetting. Grubby down some of the internal gutters and old holes down the gutters – look like old binding holes. Please see additional images. Overall tired.

Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue. 

All gemstones are sold as synthetic/treated unless stated otherwise in the description. 

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Auction: Specialist Book Auction including Antiquarian Books from a Private Cheshire Residence (Macclesfield), 5th Mar, 2025

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Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 10:00am to 5:30pm and Wednesday 5th March from 9:00am to 2:00pm

The Cheshire Saleroom
Withyfold Drive
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2BD
01625 431788
macclesfield@adampartridge.co.uk

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