Notes: | Preface dated: London, May 1st, 1840. "List of illustrations": pages [13]-16 (1st group). RBC copy: Binding: Contemporary full red calf; borders blindstamped and gilt; raised bands; all edges gilt. Binder's ticket on front pastedown: J. Carss & Co., Bookbinders, 31 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Binder's title: Gulliver's travels. Presentation inscription on prelim. recto: Master Robert Napier from F.R. Low, Glasgow, 13 June 1844. Bookplate of Peter & Kathleen Wick. Annotation by previous owner (Wick) on flyleaf verso. Items laid in by previous owner (Wick) placed on file. Library of Peter A. Wick [catalog], 135 Hubbard, L. Contributions towards a bibliog. of Gulliver's Travels, p. 176-177 Eng. cat. of books, 1835-62, p. 749
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