CHAMBERS, Robert (ed.).
Cyclopædia of English Literature. A history, critical
and biographical, of British authors, from the
earliest to the present times. In two volumes.
CHAMBERS' CYCLOPÆDIA OF ENGLISH LITERATURE
London & Edinburgh: William and Robert Chambers, 1858-60.
2 vols., large 8vo (10¼" tall). Half tan calf, twin
green and red labels, gilt raised bands, splendid gilt
tooling to panels. Marbled boards, edges and endpapers.
A very attractive set, with superb gilt tooling to the
spine. William and Robert Chambers were the best known
publishers of nineteenth century encyclopædias and
enjoyed great popular success; however, few copies
survive in such impressive bindings.
£200.00
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