BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF EMINENT PERSONS whose Portraits form part of the Duke of Dorset's Collection at Knole. With a Brief Description of the Place. Embellished with a Front and East View of Knole.
Published by John Stockdale in London 1795
SKU: 58860
£50.00
FIRST EDITION 8vo. hardback in full contemporary tan calf with raised bands, dark red title label, gilt to spine. All edges red. 164pp. plus 2pp. Publisher's List. Illustrated with 2 engraved plates of Knole. Old armorial bookplate and small modern bookplate to front pastedown. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims. Upper hinge a little weak but holding. Light wear and a few scuffs to spine, large scratch to upper board (please see photos). Overall a Good Copy.