The Autobiography of Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury by Sidney L Lee (Notes)
1886. No Edition Remarks. 369 pages. Quarter bound in black leather with tan cloth covered boards with gilt. Rebound. Gilt applied to top edge of text block, remaining sides are rough cut. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Ex Libris plate to front paste-down. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Moderate crushing to spine ends, with splitting, peeling leather and loss to the head, tail and joints. Spine panel becoming detached down front joint. Gilt lettering has become dull. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.