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MEYRICK, Samuel Rush. A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour ... to the Reign of King Charles II. London: R. Jennings, 1824. 3 volumes, 4° (400 x 275mm). Half titles, additional engraved titles and 80 plates, all but 8 hand-coloured, large hand-coloured initials at the beginning of each chapter (engraved titles spotted, occasional very light spotting). Early 20th-century green half hardgrain morocco, spines and sides panelled in gilt (spines slightly worn), t.e.g., others uncut. FIRST EDITION. Brunet III, 1692: "Ouvrage de luxe ..."; Lowndes IV, 1541: "A valuable work". (3)
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