Charles Knight's Popular History England - 8 Volumes - 1856/62

~ Charles Knight's Popular History England - 8 Volumes (1856-1862) ~

A complete set of the Popular History of England, written by Charles Knight (15 March 1791 – 9 March 1873), a English publisher, editor and author.

The books were written & published over 8 volumes from 1856–1862.

Each book has marbled front & back covers and leather spines.

~ Dimensions ~

The books each have a width of 6 inches (15.2 cm), a height of 9 inches (22.8 cm) & a depth of between 1 ½ - 2 inches (3.7 cm - 5.1cm).

The set in total weighs 7.89 kg.

~ Condition ~

All 8 volumes contain wear that would be expected for books this age.

Volume 1 has a large proportion of the spine torn off.

Volume 2 has a small tear on the top of the spine, some scuffing on the front & back plate.

Volume 3 has a small tear on the top of the spine.

Volume 4 has a small tear to the front plate and on the spine.

Volume 5 has some minor wear to the plates & spine which has been worn causing the title to be faded.

Volume 6 has a large proportion of the spine torn off, with the black plate loose.

Volume 7 has some scuffing to the front plates and spine, causing the title on the spine to be slightly faded.

Volume 8 has both the front & back covers torn from the spine, with minor damage to the lower end of the spine.