NR. 6 OF 25 COPIES ON HAND-MADE PAPER

MARRYAT, CAPTAIN.

The Novels. Edited by R. Brimley Johnson. Vols. 1-18 (of 24).

London, 1895-96. Uncut in 18 excellent, uniform, blue half morocco bindings with richly gilt spines in maritime theme. Capitals and top edge gilt. Minor bumping to some corners and occasional edge wear. Two spines (vols. 9 and 10) faded and vol. 7 with a small nick to the top compartment of spine. Overall en excellent set. Internally overall very nice, clean, and fresh. Old label removed to inside of front boards, which all also have the book plate of Frances Evely Countess of Warwick. Bookplates with a later library placement stamp and title-pages with a crowned stamp (royal marine library). Beautiful engraved frontispiece to each volume, except for vol. 17, which has a double-page printed map in stead. Illustrated with engraved plates throughout.

An excellent set of this magnificent illustrated edition, all volumes nr. 6 of 25 copies on hand-made paper, "for England". Wonderfully illustrated with engraved plates by Downing and Nooth.

Order-nr.: 54158