Item #213797 Chambers's papers for the people [complete: 96 parts bound in 4 volumes]. William Chambers, Robert, publisher.

Chambers's papers for the people [complete: 96 parts bound in 4 volumes]

1850, 1st Edition in this form. Edinburgh : William and Robert Chambers, [1850-1854]. Very good copies bound in contemporary leather-backed, marbled boards. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spines, with gilt-crossed raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat worn and rubbed as with age. Light surface wear and scuffs to boards and spine covers. Bumped corners. Previous owner's armorial bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Physical description: 4v., various paginations ; 20cm. Contents: Each numbered part is separately paginated within each volume - each bound work contains 3 volumes - with their own titles and contents pages listing the numbered parts within each respective volume. Subjects: Utopian socialism -- Scottish periodicals -- Nineteenth century -- Popular literature. Item #213797

Price: €145.00

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