London: Smith, Elder, and Co.,, 1848. First Edition. Both volumes of this two volume set are in very good+ condition in 3/4 red leather and marbled paper covered boards with gilt text and decorations between six compartments on the spine. The front and rear covers are decorated with gilt bands at the edges of the leather. Both volumes are small octavos measuring 7 5/8" by 4 3/4 with marbled paper end sheets. The leather at the forward joints and at the tips of the boards is rubbed and worn and there is a prior owner's book plate on the front paste downs. Volume I contains 300 pages followed by four pages of ads. Volume II has 311 pages followed by 16 pages of ads. Both volumes are illustrated with 45 steel engravings.

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Bookseller: Town's End Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: TB26065
Title: The Town; Its Memorable Characters And Events
Author: Hunt, Leigh
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Smith, Elder, and Co.,
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1848
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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