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S. C. Hall, Two Signed Volumes.

Currency:USD Category:Books / Antiquarian & Collectible Start Price:365.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
S. C. Hall, Two Signed Volumes.
<B>S. C. Hall. Two Signed Volumes</B></I>, including: <B><I>Book of the Thames</B></I></B></I>; <B><I>Book of Memories</B></I></B></I>. Arthur Hall, Virtue, and Co., 1859-1871. <BR>First hardcover editions. Two octavo volumes. 516 and 488 pages, respectively. Gilt edges.<BR><BR>Red leather with gilt titles and decorations on spines and decorations on covers. Gilt inner dentelles and marbled endpapers. The book plate of a previous owner is affixed inside the front covers. Both volumes have moderate wear on the bindings (the front cover of <I>The Book of Thames </B></I>is detached) and toning in the paper. Overall very good.<BR><I><BR>Book of the Thames</B></I> includes an inscription, the signatures of S. C. Hall and Anna Maria Hall, a carte de visite photograph of each, also signed, and an autograph letter, signed by S. C. Hall, affixed to the title page. <I>Book of Memories</B></I> includes a dedication card signed by both and affixed to a tab prior to the title page. <I> Thames</B></I> is Hall's tribute to the great river, and <I>Memories</B></I> includes his individual accolades to famous British figures "who have passed from Earth."<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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