Cassell's - History of England - 1912

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Cassell's History of England, a nine‑volume hardback illustrated set published circa 1912 by Waverley in first edition, original language English, with tipped‑in plates, in Very Good condition.

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Description from the seller

This is a complete 9 volumes set of "Cassell's History of England". The books are mostly in Very Good condition, with just a few loose plates and the occasional mark. All volumes are heavily illustrated with a mixture of black & white and colour plates. The collection displays beautifully on a shelf and would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection. Weight is approximately 14kg

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Very Good overall condition
- Printed circa 1912
- Colour and Black & White plates (some with tissue guards)
- Gilt page edges (3 sides)
- Boards are clean and bright
- Spines are generally straight & clean - Vol 1 has some wear
- Bindings are slightly wobbly due to the weight
- Hinges are secure
- Pages are generally straight and clean - a few loose plates etc
- No names or inscriptions

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SUMMARY

- Cassell's History of England
- Undated, Printed circa 1912
- Published by Waverley Book Company, London
- Hardcover

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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 a complete 9 volumes set of "Cassell's History of England". The books are mostly in Very Good condition, with just a few loose plates and the occasional mark. All volumes are heavily illustrated with a mixture of black & white and colour plates. The collection displays beautifully on a shelf and would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection. Weight is approximately 14kg

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Very Good overall condition
- Printed circa 1912
- Colour and Black & White plates (some with tissue guards)
- Gilt page edges (3 sides)
- Boards are clean and bright
- Spines are generally straight & clean - Vol 1 has some wear
- Bindings are slightly wobbly due to the weight
- Hinges are secure
- Pages are generally straight and clean - a few loose plates etc
- No names or inscriptions

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

SUMMARY

- Cassell's History of England
- Undated, Printed circa 1912
- Published by Waverley Book Company, London
- Hardcover

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

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
9
Subject
History, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
History of England
Author/ Illustrator
Cassell's
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1912
Height
26 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
19.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Waverley
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
9999
United KingdomVerified
446
Objects sold
100%
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