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Lewes: George P. Bacon, 1870. [Sussex History and Topography] FINELY BOUND FIRST EDITION. Complete in two volumes. Octavo (22 x 15cm), pp.[8] xxx; 270 [2]; pp.[6] 278; xiv [2]. With the folding map to volume I, and EXTRA ILLUSTRATED with 78 additional topographical engravings, carefully trimmed and mounted to fit. Contemporary red half morocco by W.D. SMITH of Brighton, with raised bands, gilt titles and decoration to spines, and marbled paper over boards. Top edges gilt; marbled endpapers. repairs to split upper hinge in volume I. Lightly toned to edges, with some spotting to plates. Light general wear to binding, with some toning to spines. Very good. Item #59587
Price: £275.00