The Scientific and Literary treasury

Maunder, Samuel; James Yate Johnson. The Scientific and Literary treasury. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1870. New Edition. 12mo. 820pp. Three quarters black leather over marbled paper covered boards, gold embossed floral decoration and lettering. Marbled endpapers and page edges. Frontis reproduction of an engraving with protective tissue guard. Encyclopedic definitions from Aardvark to Zymotic. All leather edges rubbed and worn, boards scuffed. Slight age toning. Title page retains 1/2″ closed tear to fore edge. Shelf wear. Binding in fair, interior in very good condition. g. Hardcover. (22407) $95