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The Manuscripts of The Earl of Carlisle Preserved at Castle Howard
1897922F40London: Printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office By Eyre and Spottiswoode 1897 . First edition. Cloth. Good. 10.5" by 7". None. The first edition of this publication of the Historical Manuscripts Commission presenting manuscripts held at Castle Howard by the Earl of Carlisle. The first edition of this work.An impressive collection of historical documents from the collection of the Earl of Carlisle at Castle Howard with many of these documents relating to the eighteenth century and giving a fascinating insight into political and domestic affairs of the day.With an index to the rear.Rebound in an unusual decorative cloth binding. With the publisher's original front and rear wraps bound in.Former owner's inscription to front pastedown.The fifteenth report appendix part VI of the Historical Manuscripts Commission. Rebound in decorative cloth with the publisher's original front and rear wraps bound in. Handwritten label to back strip. Handling marks to boards. Hinges strained but firmly held. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Loss to tail of front wrap. Title page age toned with light handling marks. Pages bright and generally clean with the odd pencil notation. Good Printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office, By Eyre and Spottiswoode hardcover
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