The Gentleman's Diary, or the Mathematical Repository; An Almanack for...1829 - with fore-edge painting of Robert Burns' birthplace at Alloway
London: Printed for the Company of Stationers, (1829). First printing. Hardcover. 8vo (6.75 x 4.25 inches), horizontally ribbed midnight blue calf with gilt borders, bookplate of Mary, Duchess of Bedford (1865-1937, ornithologist and sexagenarian aviation pioneer), very good, lightest wear to corners and minor rubbing along joints, with fine fore-edge painting of Robert Burns' birthplace, Alloway, obviously not of recent vintage. In old dark blue cloth slipcase with leather edges. Very Good. Item #H17248
Price: $550.00
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