Description: The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte by J. G. Lockhart Published in 1897 by Bickers & Son in London. In fine luxury prize full-calf leather binding—by Relfe Brothers Bindery— awarded to R. H. Woodgate for exemplary performance on his Cambridge University arithmetic examination at his prestigious private prep school, Framlingham College. Light brown full calf leather with gilt motif paneling and centered Farmlingham College logo and motto. Five raised spine bands, compartments ornately tooled with gilt decoration and a gilt-lettered morocco leather spine label (in compartment two). Gilt ruled. All edges marbled with matching marble endpapers. Gilded inner dentelles on turn-ins. Bindery signed on verso of front endpaper. Octavo, 8” x 5.5”, 495 pages. Beautifully illustrated with nine photogravure plates and numerous woodcuts and chapter head and tail pieces . Condition: VERY GOOD The book is solidly bound with a square spine, firm hinges and joints and tight pages. ***NOTE: Light scent of smoke if one takes a big whiff of the pages). *** Rubbing to leather boards and extremities. Corners bumped. Sun-darkened spine. Foxing throughout - moderate overall: heavy foxing first and last quartiles of book, particularly on the endpapers as plates, per usual. Quite clean less the foxing. No writing, very light signs of handling. Gift presentation bookplate on front pastedown. Please view the pictures as they are an important part of the condition and content information. ***Please note: since this book has a faint odor of smoke, it may have a STRONG smell when initially opened from its packaging. That will dissipate over time and the smoke is generally only noticeable if you physically take a large whiff of the pages with your nose against the book or have an allergy.*** I would be happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased to save you money. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Be sure to give me a follow and check out my eBay store: I have thousands of rare and highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 119.96 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-30T08:11:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Luxury Edition
Author: J G Lockhart
Publisher: Bickers & Son
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Nonfiction
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Year Printed: 1897
Original/Facsimile: Original
