Historical Memorials

3 volumes by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. Published by Anson Randolph & Co. 1880’s. Decorative binding, three-quarter leather and marbled boards w/matching marble pastedowns. Each volume has frontis piece w/tissue guard, gilded top edge, all illustrations accounted for. Bindings tight, moderate wear to board tips, the head and tail of each spine has leather label w/gold lettering. Decorative dentel stamped in gold between the leather labels. Sold As a Set, $70.00.  Very Good Condition
Historical Memorials of Canterbury; The Landing of Augustine / the Murder of Becket / Edward the Black Prince / Becket's Shrine,. 1889 Second American edition. Fold out architectural plan of Canterbury Cathedral. Index among 338 pgs. Most of the bottom leather label is missing.
Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey, Vol.1; The Foundation of the Abby, The Coronations, The Royal Tombs. 1888, 5th American edition w/239pgs, no index. Dedication “To Her Majesty Queen Victoria…”  The exterior spine edge is split from the back cover but still attached to the text block.
Historical Memorials of Westminster Abbey, Vol.2; The Monuments, 1888. First American edition. Black and white schematic of the Nave. The exterior spine edge is partially split from front cover.  214 pages, no index. Missing the bottom label on the spine.