JESSE, J HENEAGE.London Its Celebrated Characters and Remarkable Places. London: Richard Bentley, 1871. Extra-illustrated and extended to six volumes, small 8vo format. Superb exhibition-quality bindings, circa 1900, in full dark green crushed levant morocco - by Root & Son. Floral-pattern decorative designs in gilt, inspired by art nouveau, run across the covers, spines and inner dentilles. All edges gilt and polished. There are 382 illustrations, some with hand coloring: portraits, views, etc. This edition of this popular title was often used for extra illustration; few such sets are as elaborate or extensive as this one. PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman Estimate $900-1,500
