Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, baronial, municipal and popular antiquities from the earliest period to the present time [complete in eight volumes]

Knight, Charles (1791-1873) [ed]

1865, First Edition. For Subscribers Only. London : James Sangster and Co. Very good copies all in the original limp cloth-backed printed wrappers, showing some dust-dulling and minor marginal tears. Endbands with some minor tearing. Binding loosening in some volumes, with sewing holding throughout. Text leaves remain strong, slightly toned and with only isolated and faint foxing. Colour plates remain bright and clean; an uncommon and well-preserved set overall. Item #460229

Physical description; complete in 8 volumes : colour plates, engravings, illustrations ; 36 cm. Notes; Date is suggested. Text in double columns. Images include many engravings, colour prints of historical figures, buildings especially castles, churches, cathedrals, folk customs. Subjects; Historic buildings England. Historic sites England. Hambledon Hill Site (England). England Social life and customs. England Description and travel. Great Britain History. Antiquities.

Price: €1,295.00