Old Cambridge: A Series of Original Sketches with Descriptive Letter-Press
Cambridge: W. P. Spalding, 1876. First edition. Hardcover. Oblong folio. 4pp (Title and Index of Plates), [26] leaves (Captions), XXVI leaves (Plates). Original 3/4 morocco over marbled paper covered boards with gold lettering on spine. Illustrated title. In this remarkable work, the author documented the vernacular and domestic buildings of Cambridge as the onset of late 19th-century redevelopment cleared large parts of the city of buildings which had stood for hundreds of years. This work is exquisitely illustrated with 26 illustrated plates on blue paper. Each plate faces its accompanying text. Some rubbing along edges of binding. Some moderate abrasion along joints. Minor and sporadic foxing throughout. Binding in overall good-, interior in good+ to very good condition. g. Item #35920
Price: $275.00