c1894 Portfolio of Photographs Famous Scenes Cities Paintings John L Stoddard

Description: Click here to see our other books! Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings Prepared Under the Supervision of the Distinguished Lecturer and Traveller John L. Stoddard Containing A Rare and Elaborate Collection of Photographic Views of the Entire World of Nature and Art Presenting and Describing The Choicest Treasures of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North, and South America The Old World and The New John L. Stoddard c1894 The Werner Company : Chicago 11" by 13.5" [unpaginated] SUMMARY A profusely illustrated work documenting a series of noted works from around the world. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A delightful work being a large collection of photographs. Undated, dating using Copac. Featuring images of famous scenes and cities from across the world, with images of treasures from across the globe. The charm of this volume can be summarised in the volumes introduction: 'This series therefore may be likened to to some of those mosaic tables which we occasionally see in the palaces of Florence, whose polished surface is comprised of precious stones, each worthy of minute inspection, yet formed with the combination of artistic excellence all the most pleasing from its wonderful variety.' This work celebrates the vast and diverse places and objects of interest from a 19th century perspective. By John Lawson Stoddard was a writer and lecturer whose is best remember for his travel writing. CONDITION In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally heavily rubbed to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities, with loss to the leather. Marks to the rear board, with patches of rubbing also to the front and rear boards. Cracks to the front and rear boards. Light spots to the front and rear endpapers and pastedown. Creases to both the front and rear endpapers. Binding is strained to the reverse of the front endpaper. Internally generally firmly bound. Page are generally bright and clean, with the occasional mark. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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