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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. DYER, George (1755-1841). History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge; including Notices relating to the Founders and Eminent Men. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1814.

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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. DYER, George (1755-1841). History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge; including Notices relating to the Founders and Eminent Men. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1814.

2 volumes, 8o (212 x 132 mm). Engraved title and 31 engraved plates (some spotting.) Contemporary blue straight-grained morocco gilt, spines gilt, edges gilt, and EACH WITH A FORE-EDGE PAINTING (some light rubbing); cloth slipcase.

The fore-edge painting on volume one shows a view of Cambridge showing Downing College. Volume two has a view of Cambridge from Castle Hill. (2)

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