Book Description

Wolff 2743. FIRST EDITION. With prize inscription to T.R. Wilkins dated 1860, and his later ownership stamp, The Grove, Longton, Preston, on half title. Mr. Wilkins, who was awarded this book 'for steady progress in mathematics and good conduct', evidently looked after it well. With binder's ticket of W. Bone & Son (Packer p.20) on rear pastedown.
Author GREENWOOD (James)
Date 1865
Binding original green cloth, stamped in blind on sides with ornamental gilt titling on upper cover, spine gilt decorated and lettered, gilt edges,
Publisher S.O.Beaton,
Illustrator With frontispiece printed in colours, 6 full page plates and 27 wood engraved illus. in text,
Condition occasional foxing of text but a very good bright copy.
Pages pp.10 + 356,

Price: £125.00

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