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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
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Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), The last of the barons : book the first : the adventures of Master Marmaduke Nevile, First published 1843. Numerous later editions - various publishers. This reprint of a Routledge edition 1890s

Physical description

487 p. ; bound in calico which has advertisements printed on the cover.
Title page missing. Information for catalogue record derived from half-title page and publisher's advertising at end of book.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover advertises R. Harper and Cos 'Star Brand' oatmeal; Rear cover advertises Robert Harper & Coy. 'Silver Star' starch. Advertisements are examples of nineteenth century advertising and illustrate the use of books to cross-promote a range of products.
Bookbinder's details, 'T. Craig, 268 Post Office Place, Melbourne' printed lower RHS on front endpaper.
Signature 'Peter Simple' in pencil on second last page.

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References

  • Hubber, Brian. Significance assessment of the book collection of the Linton Free Library. Report commissioned by Linton & District Historical Society, 2013.
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