Elder Books and Collectables

Description

The Poetical Works of Edmund Spencer
Complete set in five volumes
Published by Henry G. Bohn, London 1849

Bound in 19th century full leather bindings with full gilt decorated front & rear boards to all volumes, gilt inner dentelles, page edges gilt, frontis to volume 1

Each book measures approx 8 x 5 inches.

Two volumes with minor chips at top of spines, some minor rubbing to leather on edges of spines with couple of very minor splits to leather at outer hinges but all boards are firmly attached, corners bumped, 19th century inscription & previous owners names & address to front endpapers with two books having a private bookplate to inner front board, occasional minor marks or light foxing to pages, very occasional pencil note to margins. Overall in very good condition with all hinges strong & gilt decoration to covers even & bright.