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Title: Portraits of Men of Eminence in Literature, Science, and Art, With Biographical Memoirs
Author: Reeve, Lovell, editor Description: Volume 1 only (of eventually 6 but complete in itself). [iv], 158 pp. Illustrated with 24 mounted photographs. 8¾x6¼, period half calf and marbled boards, all edges marbled. First Edition.Gentlemen pictured include: Robert Browning, George Cruikshank, Michael Faraday, T.H. Huxley, Sir Charles Lyell, Richard Owen, David Roberts, William Makepeace Thackeray, and others. Heading: zzb(Edwards, Ernest)Place Published: London Publisher: Lovell Reeve & Co. Date Published: 1863 Condition reportCovers detached, spine lacking portions at head and heel; some foxing to photo mounts; else internally very good.
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