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Antique 1867 Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys Vol I - Lord Braybrooke Edition

Antique 1867 Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys Vol I - Lord Braybrooke Edition

£80.00 GBP
£80.00 GBP
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Antique Victorian edition of the Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S. (Volume I of a four-volume set), published in 1867 by Bell and Daldy (6 York Street, Covent Garden and 186 Fleet Street, London).

Featuring a gorgeous half-leather binding with marbled boards, gilt-tooled spine, and a contrasting black leather title label, this volume measures 18 cm by 12 cm. Edited with a life and notes by Richard Lord Braybrooke, with the diary originally deciphered from the shorthand manuscript in the Pepysian Library by Rev. J. Smith. This volume covers the fascinating historical journals of Samuel Pepys, Secretary to the Admiralty during the reigns of Charles II and James II. A striking and tactile piece of 19th-century antiquarian literature, perfect for collectors of historical diaries and fine bindings.

Dimensions:

  • Height: 18 cm

  • Width: 12 cm

Specifications & Details:

  • Title: Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys, F.R.S. (Volume I of IV)

  • Editor / Notes: Richard Lord Braybrooke (Life and Notes)

  • Transcriber: Rev. J. Smith (from the original shorthand MS)

  • Publisher: Bell and Daldy, London

  • Publication Year: 1867

  • Binding: Half-leather with marbled boards and gilt-tooled spine

Condition:

Antique condition with authentic Victorian-era wear commensurate with age, including rubbing and scuffing to the leather spine and corners, and lovely aged patination to the text block. The binding remains sturdy, and the marbled boards and internal pages are clean and legible. Please review all high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact condition closely.

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