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Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUITIES, AND ELEMENTS OF ARCHAEOLOGY, CLASSICAL AND MEDIAEVAL. Illustrated.

FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING. 

Bound in full leather with panelled boards. Recently rebacked with fine leather. Ornate frame to boards. Marbled edges. These are large, heavy books at 10 3/4" tall by 8 5/8" wide. Complete in two volumes, as stated on title page. John Nichols and Son, London. 1825. Rare. FIRST EDITION.

Hinges fully attached and sound. Tight, try to close when opened. General rubbing, scuffs to binding. Clean pages. Light foxing. Some minor stains to a few pages. No writing or signs of previous ownership but for gilded initials on boards. Printed on thick quality paper that will last

Stunning books in gorgeous bindings. These books contain many beautiful and detailed illustrations and plates. Includes a biographical account of the author. A beautiful set. The perfect addition to any collection.

An encyclopedia of classical and mediaeval antiquities, LORE, decorative arts, MYTHOLOGY, druids, ARCHITECTURE, Greeks, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, sculpture, furniture, writing, alphabet, sports, HERALDRY, ranks, ARMS, heathen matters, MILITARY tactics, officers, troops, projectile arms, ARMOUR, armor, plates, symbolism, etc....

Fosbroke's "Encyclopaedia of Antiquities" made a significant contribution to 19th-century British archaeology and antiquarian studies, and received considerable recognition at the time. "A work as original as it is important - elegantly written, and full of interesting information, with which every person of liberal education ought to be acquainted." (London Literary Chronicle).