1773 The Man Of The World by Henry Mackenzie Books - Nature this coffer is full of

this coffer is full of character and would be a charming feature in any home

The box opens to reveal a mustard leather writing surface with gilt stamped foliate decoration and a greek key border

The board leather of each volume has been historically and sympathetically replaced (please see photographs)

The lid lifts to reveal the original light green material padded display base and inner lid

1773 The Man Of The World by Henry Mackenzie Books - Nature this coffer is full of'The Man Of The World' by Henry Mackenzie (Scottish, 1745 1831). Printed for W. Strahan, 1773. Second Edition. Foolscap octavo. Both volumes fully bound in tan calf leather with five raised bands and red leather title panels. Some light shelf wear to the extremities and evidence of historic restoration at the boards. Bindings tight. From the library of Franz Pollack von Parnau (1903 1981), Holocaust survivor, Viennese industrialist, book collector and