The Penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. 1834
1834, First Edition. London : Charles Knight. Good copy only in half leather over marbled boards, now heavily rubbed on the surface and edges, with corners bumped. Gilt-blocked red leather label mounted to the spine, which is now heavily rubbed, as are the joints and endbands. Hinges cracked, with sewing holding secure. Text block sound if somewhat foxed and dust-dulled throughout, with some marginal creasing and tears. Remains a very serviceable copy overall. Item #459177
Physical description: 511 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. Notes: Published weekly. This volume contains issue No.s 113-176. Subjects: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain) - Periodicals. English periodicals - 19th century. Working class - Great Britain - Education - 19th century - Periodicals. Self-culture - Periodicals. Popular education - Great Britain - History - 19th century - Periodicals. World history - Periodicals. Civilization - Periodicals. Great Britain - Intellectual life - 19th century - Periodicals. Great Britain - Social conditions - 19th century - Periodicals.
Price: €85.00