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Costume of the Various Orders in the University of Cambridge, no date, 8vo, (early 19th century), engraved title, letter press title, 14 coloured costume plates only, 2 medal plates; bound with University of Cambridge Guide, 24 small aquatint plates (as called for in this copy), probably trimmed, all in contemporary diced calf gilt with cracked joints

Footnote: Other copies of the Costumes section list 17 coloured plates and are described as quarto. The text section signatures in this copy show the gatherings in fours, so this copy is probably derived from a cut down quarto edition. Sold as a collection of plates and not subject to return.

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