Chambers's Miscellany of instructive & entertaining tracts. New and revised edition. Vol. IX & X
1870, First Edition. Lond and Edinburgh: W. and R. Chambers. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked leather, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #240475
Physical description; 2 vols., unnumbered pages. Contents; Vol. IX: William, Prince of Orange- Anecdotes of the Cat and the Rat- The Sun- Story of Colbert- Happy Families of Animals- The Story of Valentine Duval- The Moors in Spain- The Man with the Iron Mask- Visit to Vesuvius and Pompeii- The Hermit of Warkworth, etc.; Vol. X: Life of Sir Walter Scott- Wonders and Curiosities of Civil-Engineering- Life Assurance- Passion and Principle- The Ancient Cave-men of Devonshire- Life of a Sailor Boy- Madame Roland- The Norman Conquest- Selections from Shakespeare. Subjects; Chambers's Miscellany. Instructive tracts. Entertaining tracts. 19th century writings.
Price: €48.00