Lot 55 , Mason, George Henry - The Punishments of China ...,

Mason, George Henry - The Punishments of China ..., in English and French, folio, 22 coloured plates, contemporary gilt morocco, London 1801
Estimate £500-800

Light surface scratching to the cover on both sides along with wear to each edge of spine and wear at top and bottom of spine. Book plate for Holcombe Inglebey, inner marbled paper discoloured around edges, pages all with a little sepia staining around extreme edges and some foxing. Colour plates have left acid stains on opposing page. Overall honest condition.


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Sold for £480