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[BINDING]. INGRAM, James (1774–1850). Memorials of Oxford. Oxford: John Henry Parker, et al, 1837.
3 volumes, 4to (279 x 210 mm). 100 steel–engraved plates, many on india paper by John Le Keux after F. Mackenzie, numerous in text illustrations (some occasional spotting to plates). Full contemporary red tree calf ornately framed in gilt, spines in 6 compartments with raised bands, green leather lettering–pieces gilt in two, others completely gilt, edges gilt, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers (few small scuff marks to covers). Provenance: Sir Henry Bellingham, 4th Baronet (1846–1921), his bookplate and ownership inscription.
FIRST EDITION, LARGE PAPER COPY on superior paper compared to that of the small paper copies. In an UNUSUAL BINDING. Cordeaux & Merry 26; Clary 6; Holloway 73.