Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, baronial, municipal, and popular antiquities: complete in two volumes
1845, First Edition. London : Charles Knight and Co., Ludgate Street. Near fine set in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #306463
Physical description; 2 vols. : ill.(some col.) ; 37 cm. Notes; Published in 96 parts between 1844-45. Edited by Charles Knight. List of the 24 "Illuminated engravings" - p. iii - v. in both volumes. Printed in double columns. Printer statement on title-page verso. "These engravings which are printed by a process for which Mr Knight took out a patent in 1840, are copies of highly finished and elaborate drawings made expressively for this work ..." - explanation of the illuminated engravings ... - prelims. With Publisher's 'Advertisement' referring to 24 plates. Subjects; Colour printing ; Specimens. Great Britain Antiquities. Great Britain Social life and customs. Genre; Illustrated.
Price: €150.00