Description: Diary And Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S., Secretary to the Admiralty in the Reign of Charles II and James II, deciphered by Rev. J. Smith, A.M. from the original shorthand MS. With one hundred illustrations gathered, verified and described by Charles Curtis Bigelow. Published by The Davos Press. No dates, but most likely 1890-1910. Edition De Luxe limited to one thousand sets, of which this is number 624. xl, 427, 484, 481 pages. Vols I, II, III of 4.The covers have been rebound in very nice faux leather and are in fine condition. Page edges are rough-cut and top edges are gilt. Original interiors are in better than very good condition, approaching fine. Title pages and frontispieces are printed on cream colored paper, and title pages are printed in blue and red with metallic gold accents. Each of the hundred b&w illustrated plates has a captioned tissue guard. In vol II another small portrait (Sir Henry Vane) was bound in before the frontis and is dated 1841. Overall Condition is Near Fine or better I can no longer ship internationally. All my books are as described. If I go too far in describing minor flaws, it's because I want you, the buyer, to be satisfied that you'll get no nasty surprises. Please check my feedback to assure yourself that you'll speedily get the book that is described. A happy customer comes back! For all buyers - I can ship the way which best fits your needs, so contact me if you would prefer a different method. Request an invoice on multiple items. I will combine shipping. Request an invoice for combined shipping Check out my ebay store - buythebookhere for all manner of scarce and interesting books and collectibles!
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: NY
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition, Numbered
Author: ed. Rev J Smith
Publisher: The Davos Press
Topic: Diaries & Correspondence
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
