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Illustrations to Heraldry
William Heath; Paul Pry
1828
Thomas McLean : London
11" by 17"
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SUMMARY
A very scarce, beautifully illustrated work on heraldry. Produced by William Heath, a British artist noted for his caricatures.
First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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EU Postage: £ 15.99
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DESCRIPTION
A very scarce work.
The first edition of this work, which conveys numerous colour drawings with humorous captions.
Collated, complete. Comprising an illustrated title page and six plates.
William Heath was a British Artist who described himself as a 'portrait' and 'military painter'.
In the original paper wraps which have been reinforced with cloth. The plates are detached but present.
CONDITION
In the original paper wraps. Wraps are reinforced with cloth. Paper wraps are chipped to the extremities. Leaves are detached but present. Small closed tears to the fore-edge of pages, not affecting the images. Pges are bright, with a few light spots to the leaves.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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