Two Volumes of Illustrations of English and Scottish History

Thomas Archer. PICTURES AND ROYAL PORTRAITS ILLUSTRATIVE OF ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH HISTORY, FROM THE INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY TO THE PRESENT TIME...WITH DESCRIPTIVE HISTORICAL SKETCHES. (2) volumes (complete). London: Blackie & Son, 1886. Polished and blind-stamped calf, gilt-stamped spine, all edges gilt and with marbled endpapers. 4to; viii, [2], 171; x, [2], 184. With numerous engravings "from important works by distinguished modern painters, and from authentic state portraits." "BOUND BY BLACKIE & SON" sticker on rear paste-downs.

Each 12 1/4 x 9 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

Boards with some scuffing, rubbing, and peeling to leather; interiors with light toning, scattered foxing (heaviest at endpapers), and occasional mild soiling; vol. II with one plate and tissue guard partially detached. Very good. Note: All books in the estate are sold as is; condition changes are possible due to the lack of a temperature-controlled environment.

*Buyers take note, pick up will be required and is only available offsite at the residence in Hillsborough, North Carolina on March 22, March 24, March 25, and March 28 between 10am-3pm ET. See terms for more details.