Chambers's Papers For The People: Volume IX
[1850]
William and Roberts Chambers
8vo
Description:
Mid 19th century of popular educational and moral essays designed for the self-improvement of the British working classes. Issued as part of the Chambers brothers' pioneering venture in affordable, mass-market publishing, the ninth volume brings together diverse fortnightly pamphlets on history,geography and science. Particularly interesting piece on electric communications and the deserts of Africa. Striking boards!
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Pictorial paper covered boards. Binding is firm. Neat previous owner's inscription to front end paper. Contents clean. Boards have minor wear with small mark to front board. Light bumping to corners and spine end with some chipping. Light fading to spine.
Chambers's Papers For The People: Volume IX
[1850]
William and Roberts Chambers
8vo
Description:
Mid 19th century of popular educational and moral essays designed for the self-improvement of the British working classes. Issued as part of the Chambers brothers' pioneering venture in affordable, mass-market publishing, the ninth volume brings together diverse fortnightly pamphlets on history,geography and science. Particularly interesting piece on electric communications and the deserts of Africa. Striking boards!
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Pictorial paper covered boards. Binding is firm. Neat previous owner's inscription to front end paper. Contents clean. Boards have minor wear with small mark to front board. Light bumping to corners and spine end with some chipping. Light fading to spine.
