1975 Views of the ancient buildings of Manchester , Drawn by Ralston, De-luxe Ed

Description: This auction is for : Views of the Ancient Buildings in Manchester drawn from Nature by John Ralston and on stone by A.Aglio, D.Dighton, JD Harding, G Harley and J Ralston originally published in 1823/5 by D and P Jackson repository of arts , Manchester. reproduced in facsimile by Collotype with a New Introduction , published by Hugh Broadbent , Oldham 1975. Half red leather and marble paper binding with minor dents etc. gilt lettering to the spine of the book. No bookplates or previous owners names present, 3 end papers + half title with "This is is copy number 4" out of 550 copies the numbers 1-155 being de-luxe copies (this being that de-luxe copy) + frontispiece + title page + 1pp + 6pp introduction + 1pp patronage + 2pp subscribers + title page No1 + 5 plates + title page No2 + 5 plates + blank page + 3 more plates + 2 end papers. Clean throughout , very large folio sized book in very good order. Scarce. NoteAll books are guaranteed to fit the description above.What is described is what will be sent, no stock photos are used, if you see anything in the photos or the description that warrants a query please do not hesitate to contact me. Please be aware that antique books will come with the odd age mark or a blemish or two that might be overlooked. The postage is the price that is listed, very happy to combine postage etc however books of value travel with insurance which aids both the purchaser and myself. Lastly you have a 100% return guarantee, if you don't like the book then please return and you will be refunded.

Price: 75 GBP

Location: St. Neots

End Time: 2025-01-20T07:28:44.000Z

Shipping Cost: 34.59 GBP