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ACKERMANN, Rudolph, A HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (1815) Rudolph Ackermann [publisher], A History of the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings (R. Ackermann, London, 1815) Large quarto, two volumes, in contemporary gilt panelled green morocco, the spines labelled HISTORY OF CAMBRIDGE, all edges gilt A set without the apparently optional plates of the Founders but with all other plates as called for, i.e. the uncoloured engraved portrait of the Duke of Gloucester, 64 hand-coloured aquatint views, and 15 hand-coloured engraved academic costume plates Estimate $2,000-4,000 Condition: All boards detached, with corners and edges bumped and worn and spines with chips and tears. The first leaves of both volumes also loose. The pages are generally very clean, with some spotting to end papers but only occasional elsewhere. The plates are clean and bright, with the usual offsetting to opposing leaves. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online