With Descriptions, Editorial Notes, References and Translations by George F. Warner, M.A. Asst. Keeper of Manuscripts, British Museum. Special Introduction by S. M. Hamilton, Editor, Letters to Washington, Etc. Illustrated with 75 facsimile plates of famous manuscripts accompanied by a printed translation of the text and with further notes; decorative title page with bold gilt margins. (Folio) 17½x11, red cloth, paper cover label.
The famous manuscripts are arranged chronologically from Henry V (1419) to Queen Victoria (1885). Contributions include: Michelagniolo, Sir Thomas More, Martin Luther, Francis Bacon, Oliver Cromwell, Izaak Walton, Sir Isaac Newton, Voltaire, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon, Lord Byron, Charles Dickens and others.
Condition:
Soiling and discoloration spots to front cover at lower left corner and upper portions, some shelf wear, light rubbing, a few creases to covers; hinges cracking, endpapers somewhat darkened and soiling, occasional fingering to margins, else very good.