The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth: Vol. V William Roscoe
1806. Second Edition, Corrected. 362 pages. Fully bound in brown leather with gilt decoration and five raised spine bands. Marbled end papers and text-block edges. Volume V. Pages are slightly tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. More notable foxing to prelims and rear end-papers. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding thread. Both boards feel loose. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Both joints are heavily split. Peeling and loss to leather elements. Gilt lettering has become dull. Moderate crushing to spine end, with slight loss. Board covering has minor damp and dust stains.