Whitehead - Sir Walter Ralegh - 1854
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Sir Walter Raleigh by Charles Whitehead, first edition (1854), hardback published by Cooke, London; illustrated with tipped‑in plates, 309 pages, 19.3 x 13.7 cm, in very good condition.
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This is an excellent First Printing, 1st Edition of "The Life And Times Of Sir Walter Raleigh", by Charles Whitehead. This copy illustrated and contains extracts from Ralegh's "History Of The World". It has been very well looked after and it remains in Very Good condition. It is a delightful little book and would make a wonderful addition to any decorative collection or private library.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good overall condition - lightly read
- Rare 1st Edition, 1st Printing
- Gilt titles and decoration to the Spine
- Illustrated with tipped-in plates and black & white in-text illustrations
- Complete - all pages present
- Pages are straight and clean
- Boards and Spine are straight
- Hinges and Text-block are secure
- Previous bookseller's details to Front & Rear Endpapers
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SUMMARY
- The Life And Times Of Sir Walter Ralegh
- Written by Charles Whitehead
- Printed 1854, First Edition, First Printed
- Published by Cooke, London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is an excellent First Printing, 1st Edition of "The Life And Times Of Sir Walter Raleigh", by Charles Whitehead. This copy illustrated and contains extracts from Ralegh's "History Of The World". It has been very well looked after and it remains in Very Good condition. It is a delightful little book and would make a wonderful addition to any decorative collection or private library.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good overall condition - lightly read
- Rare 1st Edition, 1st Printing
- Gilt titles and decoration to the Spine
- Illustrated with tipped-in plates and black & white in-text illustrations
- Complete - all pages present
- Pages are straight and clean
- Boards and Spine are straight
- Hinges and Text-block are secure
- Previous bookseller's details to Front & Rear Endpapers
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- The Life And Times Of Sir Walter Ralegh
- Written by Charles Whitehead
- Printed 1854, First Edition, First Printed
- Published by Cooke, London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
America, Biographies and memoirs, History, Illustrated, War history
Book Title
Sir Walter Ralegh
Author/ Illustrator
Whitehead
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1854
Height
19.3 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
13.7 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Cooke
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
309
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