Thomas Erskine Speeches Vols I II IV Leather 1st Ed Antique 1810

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Description and Condition
Three matching leather-bound volumes of *The Speeches of the Hon. Thomas Erskine*, published in London in 1810. Collected by James Ridgway, the speeches cover freedom of the press and treason prosecutions in Britain. The volumes have gilt spine lettering, gilt borders on the boards, and marbled endpapers and page edges. An armorial bookplate bears the name of Ernest Augustus, Earl of Lisburne.

Very good antique condition, with tight bindings, rubbing at the ends of the front joints, and scattered spotting on the endpapers.

- Author: Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine
- Compiler: James Ridgway
- Imprint: London, printed for J. Ridgway, 1810
- Edition: First edition, in English
- Included: Volumes I, II, and IV only. Volume III is missing.
- Binding: Tan leather hardcovers with gilt decoration and marbled edges
- Size: Approx. 8 3/4" H × 5 1/2" front to back; 3 1/4" across all three spines
- Total unpacked weight: 4 lb 4 oz
- SKU: 7528

We wrap each volume separately to protect the leather and corners in transit. Questions and requests for additional photos are welcome.