French History Medieval Crusades 100 Years War 1831 Scott leather 3 vol. set
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, Leather Books, European History, Medieval World, France, Crusades, 100 Years' War).
Tales of a Grandfather: Being Stories Taken from the History of France.
Published 1831, Edinburgh for Robert Cadell.
3 volumes, each c. 300 pages. Text in English. Engraved frontis & half titles in each volume. First Edition.
Publisher's 16 pp. catalog at front of volume 1.
Blank fly leaf inscribed by Jessy Emma Scott, May 17th (possible relative of the author?).
Set is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Set is not new or in "new" condition.
Bindings gently age worn but still appealing, leather rubbed but still supple, joints slightly scuffed, set remains overall attractive as an object.
Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. Set displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this set survives.
Books Measure c. 5 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W.
[B4543].