(BINDINGS) Almack Edward; editor Stuart Series of 17th Centu

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(BINDINGS.) Almack, Edward; editor. Stuart Series of 17th Century English Bindings in facsimile. 6 volumes (of 7). Notes on the bindings by Cyril Davenport. Frontispiece portraits in all, folding map in last volume. 8vo, various color calf, morocco, or vellum over boards, each elaborately decorated in gilt, executed (though not signed) by Mssrs. Leighton, scattered rubbing to extremities, most present at spine ends which have some surface loss, top edges gilt. London: Russell Press for F. E. Robinson & Co., 1902-04

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each numbered 146 from an edition of 320. An attractive and curious set of 17th century imprints from the Stuart Period that includes notes about the period bindings used for each (cottage style, armorial). The Titles are: Bate. A Short Narrative of the Late Troubles in England Legg. The Coronation Order of King James I Jenner. Memoirs of the Lord Viscount Dundee Deeds. Royal and Loyal Sufferers Barwick. The Life of Dr. Barwick Legg. A Relation of a Short Survey of 26 Counties. Lacks the third title of the series: Sime. James First Marquess of Montrose 1612-1650.