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BRITTON (JOHN) AND EDWARD WEDLAKE BRAYLEY
The Beauties of England and Wales, or Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County, 19 vol. in 26 (including J. Norris Brewer's "Introduction"), J. Harris, 1801-1818, sold not subject to return

15 June 2016, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,187.50 inc. premium

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BRITTON (JOHN) AND EDWARD WEDLAKE BRAYLEY

The Beauties of England and Wales, or Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County, 19 vol. in 26 (including J. Norris Brewer's "Introduction"), engraved frontispieces, additional pictorial titles and numerous plates, contemporary red morocco gilt, g.e., 4 volumes not quite uniform, slightly rubbed but generally fresh; the "Introduction" contemporary half calf, rebacked preserving original spine, 8vo, J. Harris, 1801-1818, sold not subject to return

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Provenance: Matthew White, Viscount Ridley (1874-1916), bookplate, and paper shelfmark inside upper cover.

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