Edition: First Edition
Published By: John Russell Smith
Two volumes in original blind stamped decorative cloth with gilt lettering to spines. First and only edition. Bindings are sunned with discolouration to spine and extremities. Rubbing and the odd scuffed patch. Pages toned and thumbed. Splitting to gutter of volume ii but binding is sound. Overall a well used but clean set. Nice in original binding. Volume i 410 pp, volume ii 440 pp. Baker (1786-1861) was a British historian and philologist. Her brother was George Baker who is known for writing 'The History and Antiquities of the County of Northampton,' 1815. To this work Anne contributed much to the geology and botany sections, even engraving plates for it. An interesting set of books.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Anne Elizabeth Baker
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 111244
Price £180.00
