DRUMMOND (Henry). Histories of Noble British Families... Lot 36

DRUMMOND (Henry). Histories of Noble British Families with biographical notices of the most distinguished individuals in each. Illustrated by their armorial bearings portraits, monuments, seals, etc. London, W. Pickering, 1846. 2 volumes in folio, red chagrin, broad gold lace on covers, ornate ribbed spine, gold lace inside, gilt edges (J. Mackensie and son). First edition of this copious genealogical study of 12 great British noble families, published at great expense by politician Henry Drummond. It is richly illustrated with genealogies, coats of arms, family monuments and beautiful engraved full-length portraits of the most distinguished members of each family, all carefully coloured with vivid colours. A good, richly bound, complete copy of the 81 plates without text. Scattered freckles, small smears on the bindings.