Description:
MEDITATIONSFORTHE AGED :ADAPTED TO THEPROGRESS OF HUMAN LIFE════
BY
JOHN BREWSTER, M. A.
THE THIRD EDITION
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London :
F. C. AND J. RIVINGTON
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1814
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + viii + 435 + (ii)
Book measures 210mm x 135mm approximately.
Bound in contemporary tan full polished flame calf. Spine with gilt-ruled bands with classical gilt motifs to compartments, and maroon title label. Green speckled page edges.
CONDITION
The binding is holding, albeit with the front board cracked along its full length and only attached by the cords, and rear board cracked to upper inch. Some general wear, scuffs to board edges, the odd mark, and surface scratches. Internally the pages are generally toned and browned and with occasional spots and some foxing patches, and with marginal toning to end-papers. Small neat ink inscription to top of title page.
Please refer to the photo images for a clear indication of condition.
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