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LOT 1976
General Books - Rapin's History of England Plate Atlas in Royal Binding
PUBLISHED 1813-1816 A.D.
12 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (786 grams, 32 x 25 cm).
An atlas volume of forty steel-engraved plates of the Kings and Queens of England from Egbert to the Prince Regent, from the monumental The History of England by Thoyras [Pau] Rapin, with laid down title page stating 'Published by J & J Cundee, Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row, London'; the plates generally water stained to lower parts and with some light foxing; the original binding of superb quality red morocco bearing the impressed and gilded framed royal arms with repeated emblems (leek, thistle, shamrock and rose) around for the United Kingdom with ornamental corners; rebound at some time with later spine and board edges re-covered. Binding repaired but boards fine (lightly soiled), plates water stained. [No Reserve]
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Property of a Kent, UK, collector.
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LOT 1976
General Books - Rapin's History of England Plate Atlas in Royal Binding
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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