Provincial Imprint - Bunyan (John), The Pilgrim's Progress F...

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Provincial Imprint - Bunyan (John), The Pilgrim's Progress From This World To That Which Is To Come, Delivered Under The Similitude Of A Dream, To Which Are Added, Explanatory and Practical Notes, Russell and Allen, Manchester 1812, [ii], 38, 439pp, binder's directions [i], hand-coloured etched Plan of the Road at title-page (faults, only right half present), monochrome full-page engravings throughout, contemporary quarter-black leather and boards, titled to spine within raised banding, contemporary ownership inscription and notes in ink MS, early 20th century antiquarian book dealer's postage box, small 8vo

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Lacking two prelims between title and life of author - not apparently effecting the run of the text. Stable foxing throughout - not too heavy and text still readable. A few minor tears in places - pieces still attached, one plate effected too. Half of Plan of the Road lacking. Original binding complete with text tight in place, scuffs to spine, angles and boards.