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517 - (7 pcs) Victorian English Leather Bound Educational Books Late 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Various, see below Materials: Leather bound, paper Marking(s): Various, see below Cataloguer's Note: (1) "Works of Henry, Lord Brougham: Lives of Philosophers of the Time of George III". Published by Richard Griffin and Company, 1855. Printed by Bell and Bain. Bound by Zaehnsdorf for John Wanamaker. Note: 1855 book is marked "Bound by Zaehnsdorf for John Wanamaker". Referring to Zaehnsdorf, one of the most celebrated master bookbinders in London history, and John Wanamaker, the famous American department store pioneer whose luxury shops sold elite custom-bound books. Because Wanamaker was only a teenager in 1855, the book represents a "retrospective binding," meaning Zaehnsdorf actually bound the book decades later using a prized older edition to sell to wealthy American collectors. This book is in good antique condition, with some wear to covers, spide, and foxing throughout fore-edges and pages. (1) "Reflections of the Works of God in Nature and Providence for Every Day in the Year" by Christopher Christian Sturm, translated by Adam Clark LL.D., Vol II (of IV). Printed and sold by Richard Edwards, sold also by W Baynes. 1810, New, revised edition. (1) "Essays: Historical & Biographical, Political & Social, Literary & Scientific" by Hugh Miller. Published by William P Nimmo, 1870 4th edition. Embossed leather cover with Latin Malvern College (England) crest. (1) "Philosophy in Sport made Science in Earnest; Being an Attempt to Illustrate the First Principles of Natural Philosophy by the Aid of the Popular Toys and Sports of Youth". Published by John Murray, London, 1846 6th edition. Printed by R and JE Taylor. Note that the front cover is completely loose from spine. (1) "The Fairy-Land of Science" by Arabella B Buckley. Marked "thirtieth thousand", published by Edward Stanford, London, 1899. Illustrated edition. Embossed leather cover with Camberwell Grammar School crest, indicating "Chartered by James I AD 1615". (1) "Egypt: Past and Present" by WH Davenport Adams. Published by T Nelson and Sons, 1887. Edition features 100 illustrations and is inscribed within the first pages. Note that spine has significant wear. (1) "Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers & Other Poems" by WE Aytoun. Published by Bliss Sands & Co., 1896. Reprint of first edition. Illustrated and colored cover page. Embossed leather cover with Tottenham Grammar School crest, inside front cover with a prize certificate inscription to a student from the grammar school, signed and dated 1898. Ranges: H .75"- 1.375" x L 6.5" - 8" x W 4.5" - 5.375" Overall good antique condition with some wear to spines, covers, and pages. Light foxing on fore-edges and pages. See above for details on condition on notable lots. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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(7 pcs) Victorian English Leather Bound Educational Books Late 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Various, see below Materials: Leather bound, paper Marking(s): Various, see below Cataloguer's Note: (1) "Works of Henry, Lord Brougham: Lives of Philosophers of the Time of George III". Published by Richard Griffin and Company, 1855. Printed by Bell and Bain. Bound by Zaehnsdorf for John Wanamaker. Note: 1855 book is marked "Bound by Zaehnsdorf for John Wanamaker". Referring to Zaehnsdorf, one of the most celebrated master bookbinders in London history, and John Wanamaker, the famous American department store pioneer whose luxury shops sold elite custom-bound books. Because Wanamaker was only a teenager in 1855, the book represents a "retrospective binding," meaning Zaehnsdorf actually bound the book decades later using a prized older edition to sell to wealthy American collectors. This book is in good antique condition, with some wear to covers, spide, and foxing throughout fore-edges and pages. (1) "Reflections of the Works of God in Nature and Providence for Every Day in the Year" by Christopher Christian Sturm, translated by Adam Clark LL.D., Vol II (of IV). Printed and sold by Richard Edwards, sold also by W Baynes. 1810, New, revised edition. (1) "Essays: Historical & Biographical, Political & Social, Literary & Scientific" by Hugh Miller. Published by William P Nimmo, 1870 4th edition. Embossed leather cover with Latin Malvern College (England) crest. (1) "Philosophy in Sport made Science in Earnest; Being an Attempt to Illustrate the First Principles of Natural Philosophy by the Aid of the Popular Toys and Sports of Youth". Published by John Murray, London, 1846 6th edition. Printed by R and JE Taylor. Note that the front cover is completely loose from spine. (1) "The Fairy-Land of Science" by Arabella B Buckley. Marked "thirtieth thousand", published by Edward Stanford, London, 1899. Illustrated edition. Embossed leather cover with Camberwell Grammar School crest, indicating "Chartered by James I AD 1615". (1) "Egypt: Past and Present" by WH Davenport Adams. Published by T Nelson and Sons, 1887. Edition features 100 illustrations and is inscribed within the first pages. Note that spine has significant wear. (1) "Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers & Other Poems" by WE Aytoun. Published by Bliss Sands & Co., 1896. Reprint of first edition. Illustrated and colored cover page. Embossed leather cover with Tottenham Grammar School crest, inside front cover with a prize certificate inscription to a student from the grammar school, signed and dated 1898. Ranges: H .75"- 1.375" x L 6.5" - 8" x W 4.5" - 5.375" Overall good antique condition with some wear to spines, covers, and pages. Light foxing on fore-edges and pages. See above for details on condition on notable lots. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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