Under The Covers Antique And Vintage Books

Philadelphia: Joseph M. Sanderson for the Proprietor and  R. W Pomeroy, 1820, 1823, 1824, 1827. Hardcover. 8vo. Volumes I and III were edited by John Sanderson, Volume III-VI were edited by Robert Waln, Jr.(though volume III says John Sanderson on the illustrated title page), and, while Volumes VII-IX have no stated editor, they were edited by Henry D. Gilpin. Very good in full speckled calf with gilt titles to black title labels and gilt decoration to spines. Gilt decoration to edges of corners. Wear to all volumes includes light bumping spine ends and minor bumping to corners, minor rubbing to edges, and minor fading to spine. Foxing and minor browning throughout all volumes though text and illustrations remain bright. Includes 25 portraits and four pages of facsimile signatures all with tissue guards intact. Previous owner’s book plate to front paste down of all volumes. All volumes except for volume IV include an illustrated title page. Vol I: 1820. Article and pamphlet about the signers laid in. Vol II: 1823. Vol III: 1823. Vol IV: Lacks illustrated title page and contains no illustrations. Two small holes to leather on front board. Vol V: 1824. Two very small punctures to leather on front hinge and one to leather on rear hinge. Front interior hinge is starting though binding remains tight and secure. Vol V: 1824. Small hole to leather on rear hinge and very small area of scuffing to both front and rear boards. Vol VI: 1827. Two very small holes to leather on rear hinge. Vol VII: 1827. Small hole to leather on rear hinge. Vol VIII: 1827. Four small holes to leather on hinges and a sliver of loss to leather at foot of rear board. Vol IX: 1927. Three holes to leather on front board and one hole to the rear board. More photos available. This set may include extra shipping charges.  less