The Book of British Ballads. (The Book of British Ballads. First and Second Series - [Complete in 2 Volumes]. Edited by S. C. H.

Hall, Samuel Carter (1800-1889)

London : J. How [1842-1844], 1842. First Edition. Exceptional copies in the original gilt and blind ruled calf. Professionally and period sympathetically re-backed with the title blocked direct in gilt; very impressively finished. Remains a particularly well-preserved set; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 440 pages; Impressively and abundantly illustrated. Text within ornate borders. Subjects; Ballads, English - Great Britain - Texts. The Second Series has a separate titlepage, but the pagination is continuous throughout. Item #138500

Price: €495.00