Lot 18

BINDING - Archibald ALISON (1792-1867). History of Europe, London, 1870-76, 2 works bound in 21 volumes, 8vo, FINELY BOUND in contemporary polished half calf, the spines gilt with dark blue and burgundy morocco lettering-pieces. (20)

Estimate: £300 - £500
Hammer price: £350
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

BINDING - Archibald ALISON (1792-1867).  History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution in MDCCLXXXIX to the Restoration of the Bourbons in MDCCCXV [... from the Fall of Napoleon in MDCCCXV to the Accession of Louis Napoleon in MDCCCLII]. London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1870-76. 2 works bound in 21 volumes including the two index volumes, 8vo (184 x 120mm). (Some spotting and staining.) FINELY BOUND in uniform contemporary polished half calf, the spines gilt with dark blue and burgundy morocco lettering-pieces, marbled boards (some very light rubbing to extremities). Provenance: Sir Thos. William Boord of Wakehurst Place in the Co: of Sussex, Baronet (armorial bookplate). (21)

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