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Explore the lavish lifestyle of Old English Mansions with this 1841-1848 4Vols in 2 Studies book set, authored by C. J. Richardson. The exquisite leather-bound books feature illustrations by Charles James Richardson and are published by Tho. McLean in London. The books are an original Folio Edition and are a must-have for collectors of antiquarian and collectible books. This book set is a special find for anyone interested in English architecture and history. The beautiful illustrations and informative text will transport readers to a bygone era of grandeur and opulence. Illustrated with four tinted lithographed title-pages, and with twenty-four lithographs to first series; twelve decorative text plates followed by twenty-three lithographs to second series; thirty-seven plates to third series; thirty-seven to third series. These plates include eight chromolithographs, and a number of double page plates. With all four volumes bound in two. With the 1841 first series and 1842 second series bound in one volume, and the 1845 third series and 1848 fourth series also bound together. 1841-1848 4Vols in 2 Studies from Old English Mansions CJ Richards Folio Edition - weigh over 29 pounds Size 14.25” x 19.25” These 175+ year old books have some wear to covers and interior pages have some stains and foxing (See Photos) Marbleized endpapers. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. Shipping Calculator is often wrong please contact me for an accurate international shipping price. See our eBay store for thousands of our other items. B12E