This antique luxury edition hardcover complete book set was purchased from an estate, and is in good condition for its age.
All eight illustrated volumes were made in London, published in 1903-1910, and are leather bound with top gilt edges.
PLEASE NOTE: The covers show common, age-appropriate wear and chipping, and continue to "flake" a bit when handled.
Binding is tight, and there are no pages which are loose or falling out.
Volume 1 may have had a light repair- it appears that the cover has loosened, and has been glued (as pictured).
Volume 8 is a later (1910) revised 5th edition, and both volumes were included in one book.
Eighth book is also in lesser condition than the others, it has a tear to the lower cover, which is shown in the photos.
Not sure if they are actual Methuen & Co. Ltd. first editions- the 6th and 7th volumes note "This Edition Was First Published in 1905".
Sixth volume also notes the Aberdeen University Press, Limited, which is not noted inside any of the other books.
A photo of the binder's mark has been included. It is small, and on the upper left side on the back of the flyleaf (first inner page). Mark is the same on all eight volumes.
If you would like a photo of the Table of Contents of any of the books or more information, we would be glad to reply.
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