EVELYN, John.
Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn... A new edition, in four
volumes.
EVELYN'S DIARIES IN FOUR VOLUMES
London: George Bell and Sons, 1881.
4 vols., 8vo (7.25 x 4.75 inches). Half calf, with twin red and tan labels,
gilt raised bands and floral gilt tooling to panels. Marbled boards, edges
and endpapers. Slight uneven colouring to spine. A handsome set.
Evelyn's celebrated diary, which was first published in 1818 over 100
years after his death, describes his travels on the continent and is brought
to life by vivid portraits of his contemporaries.
£220.00
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