England Picturesque & Descriptive" J. Cook 1882 1st

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Up for auction and for your consideration: "ENGLAND PICTURESQUE AND DESCRIPTIVE"A Reminiscence Of Foreign TravelByJoel CookWith Nearly Five Hundred IllustrationsPorter And CoatesPhiladelphia1882*** First Edition ***This 128 year old book is in terrific condition with just a couple mentionables.Absolutely beautiful and gracefully aged full leather bindingwith 5 ribbed spine.Leather covers are heavily embossed with floral design,and what I believe to be the seal of England as well asembossed text identical on both front and rear covers.Five ribbed spine has gilt text as well as accent design between ribs. Binding is tight and solid. A few pageshave come loose but are undamaged and easily repairable All pages accounted for.All pages are nice and clean and sharp. Brilliant and nearflawless gilt edges on all three sides. No writing or scribbling,No folds or creases, No rips or tears. Inside front and rearcovers and adjacent pages marbled with gilt lace like edging.Frontispiece with original tissue still in tact.I'm not a certified book dealer or collector so my observations are just what I am conveying. Additional photoswill be added upon request to the listing and responsiblequestions and comment will be posted as auction progresses.Please ask any questions before bidding. Your bid is your final cost, I pay shipping fees. While you' read more

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