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[GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELING LIBRARY]. Group of 46 Literature Volumes in Original Wooden Cabinet with Glass-Fronted Door. London: Charles Daly, [n. d., ca.
Lot 216

[GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELING LIBRARY]. Group of 46 Literature Volumes in Original Wooden Cabinet with Glass-Fronted Door. London: Charles Daly, [n. d., ca.

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[GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELING LIBRARY]. Group of 46 Literature Volumes in Original Wooden Cabinet with Glass-Fronted Door. London: Charles Daly, [n. d., ca. 1850s]. 12mos. Frontispieces. 46 volumes. Publisher's full red cloth, boards stamped in blind, spines stamped in gilt (various patterns of gilt on spines). Cabinet size approximately 18 x 16 x 4 1/4". 

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Several headcaps of spines worn or torn (most likely due to the removal of the volume from the cabinet), some general minor rubbing to volumes, a few gutters starting; case chipped worn, with several visible cracks on front door, key for locking mechanism is missing, one of two hangers on verso of cabinet is missing, several cracks to rear panel of cabinet. Very good. An attractive gentleman's traveling library in cabinet. 

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