1880 The Cruise Of The Challenger by W. J. J. Spry, With Map & Illustrations. The Library

1880 The Cruise Of The Challenger by W. J. J. Spry, With Map & Illustrations. The LibraryThe Cruise Of Her Majesty's Ship 'Challenger' Voyages Over Many Sea, Scenes In Many Lands, by W. J. J. Spry. With maps and illustrations. Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, London in 1880. The volume has a Relfe Brothers, London leather binding with five raised bands, gilt stamped decoration and black title panel to the spine. The exterior shows shelf wear to the boards and extremities. The interior has marbled endpapers and prize

the latin translation of which is 'About Life Force'

Depth: 5mm

The diamonds are of a beautiful cut and as such have a wonderful sparkle

A very striking piece

however the front of the frame remains in a very good condition

however overall it remains a very good condition

This bust is beautifully proportioned with exceptional detail throughout and a wonderful patina

From The Accession Of James The Second' by Lord Macaulay

James Rowland Ward is regarded by many as the finest British historical taxidermist of his time

The rear has two holes to enable close fixture the wall

Depth: 1cm

each with a fantastically formed character from 'A Christmas Carol' - Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past