Illustrations of the Principal English Universities. [With several Aquatints and Lithographical plates showing academical dress and University ceremonies by R. W. Buss, R. B. Harraden]. Collected by James Heywood, M.A. F.R.S.
[Oxford], James Heywood, [1843]. Octavo. IV pages of Title and Contents plus 44 plates [collation complete]. Original Hardcover / Original cloth with gilt lettering to front board. Excellent condition after the Volume was professionally restored. Complete with all plates. Only very occasional, minor signs of foxing. Signed and inscribed by a preowner to a Margaret Ogle in November 1868. Extremely scarce and wonderful publication on the student-life in Oxford and Cambridge during the first half of the 19th century !
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