Description

Click here to see our other books! Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford 1715-1866: Their Parentage, Birthplace, and Year of Birth, with a Record of their Degrees, Being the Matriculation Register of the university Alphabetically Arranged, Revised, and Annotated. Joseph Foster [ed.] 1888 Parker and Co. : Oxford 10.5" by 7" ix, [1], 1-401; [6], 402-807; [6], 808-1240, [3]; [6], 1241-1633pp. SUMMARY A lovely set bound in leather of this illustrated matriculation register of the University of Oxford from 1715 to 1886, with biographical notes on all alumni. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 52.99 EU Postage : £ 30.99 European Postage: £ 55.99 Asia Postage: £ 89.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 189.99 DESCRIPTION A complete matriculation register of the University of Oxford in four volumes, charmingly bound in leather. An alphabetically arranged, revised, and annotated list of the members of the University from 1715 to 1886, with biographical notes such as parentage, birthplace, year of birth, and a record of their degrees. Edited by Joseph Foster. Profusely illustrated throughout with images from the University. Collated, only lacking plate facing page forty eight to volume one, titled 'Part of Quadrangle from an engraving by Skelton.' 'Library, with view of Christ Church Cathedral by J M W Turner from Skelton' to Volume Two facing p.721 instead of p.727, 'Fellows Building from an engraving by Skelton' to Volume Two facing p.745 instead of p.743, and 'Sheldonian, Interior, "Oxford Almanack", 1820' facing p.1497 instead of p.1499. CONDITION In the original publisher's half morocco binding and cloth covered boards with gilded top edges. Externally very smart with only minor shelfwear and minor rubbing to the leather. Volume One has a slight damping mark to the rear board, slightly cockling the rear pastedown. A minor touch of edge wear. The leather to the spine is slightly faded. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean, with the occasional unopened leaf. Profusely illustrated throughout. Collated, only lacking plate facing page forty eight to volume one, titled 'Part of Quadrangle from an engraving by Skelton.' 'Library, with view of Christ Church Cathedral by J M W Turner from Skelton' to Volume Two facing p.721 instead of p.727, 'Fellows Building from an engraving by Skelton' to Volume Two facing p.745 instead of p.743, and 'Sheldonian, Interior, "Oxford Almanack", 1820' facing p.1497 instead of p.1499. With two pages of advertisements to the rear to volume three. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques