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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Kett, Henry

Elements of General Knowledge, Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and Science. (2 vols)

Published: Messrs, Rivington, 1803

Edition: Fourth Edition

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Book Description: With Lists of the most approved authors; including the Best Editions of the Classics. Designed chiefly for the junior students in the universities, and the higher classes in schools. 483 pages + 456 pages. Hard covers. Brown boards. With gilt decoration to the extremities of the boards. Gilt titles on the spine.

Book Condition: General wear to the boards. Corners of the boards are bumped and slightly frayed. Light foxing to the edges of the boards. Foxing through out the text block, but it is heavier to the beginning and ending pages. Binding is beautifully tight and square. Vol 1: Large stain to th top edge of the front board next to the head of the spine. Small chip to the head of the spine. There is a 0.5\" x 2.5\" section missing from the bottom of the front free end paper. Vol 2: Some light creasing to the title page. Overall the set is in lovely condition for its age.

  • Jacket Condition: No Jacket
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: Octavo
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  • Country: South Africa
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