2 Vol Set: Life & Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley by His Son 1900 1st Ed HC

Item Details:

• Title: Life & Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley, v1 - 2
• Author: Leonard Huxley
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co., Limited
• Copyright: 1900
• Edition: Unstated

Condition:

• The books are in acceptable shape. There's rubbing on the edges, spine, and corners.
• The spine and label have been sunned.
• There's a bookplate on the front pastedowns.
• There are markings from the previous owner on the front pastedowns and free - endpapers.
• The pastedowns, flyleaves, and free - endpapers are heavily foxed and stained.
• Due to the deckled edges, the pages tear easily.
• The binding is loose, but the interiors are clean.

If you've got this 2 - volume set of 'Life & Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley', here's how to make the most of it. First, when using it, be gentle because the pages tear easily due to the deckled edges. You can read it for a deep dive into Thomas Henry Huxley's life and works. Just handle it with care, especially around the loose binding. For maintenance, keep it in a dry and cool place to prevent further foxing and staining. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight for long periods as the spine and label are already sunned. And when you're done reading, close it gently to preserve the pages and binding.