1868 The Life & Labours In Art & Archaeology Of George Petrie by William Stokes Interiors Width: 20cm

Width: 20cm

The brooch is stamped '14K' with a symbol which is likely a maker's mark

The coaster is of excellent quality and remains in very good condition throughout

A first edition

serving as Minister to Cuba and Panama and Second Lieutenant in the US army

1868 The Life & Labours In Art & Archaeology Of George Petrie by William Stokes Interiors Width: 20cmThis is a scarce copy of 'The Life And Labours In Art and Archaeology Of George Petrie' by William Stokes, published by Longmans, Green & Co. in 1868. Octavo. Fully bound in calf with blindstamped and gilt decoration to the boards. The spine boasts five raised bands with intricate gilt decoration. All board edges also bear gilt decoration. The boards show scuffing and the extremities show rubbing from general shelf wear, particularly to the spine