The Titled Nobility of Europe; An International Peerage, Marquis of Ruvigny, 1914 first edition

A first printing of Ruvigny's directory of the Titled Nobility of Europe, which has been smartly rebound in modern red cloth bindings by Riley, Dunn & Wilson. Sensibly bound as a 2 volume set, rather than one very thick volume.

The Titled Nobility of Europe; An International Peerage, Or "Who's Who," of the Sovereigns, Princes and Nobles of Europe. Compiled and edited by the Marquis of Ruvigny.

Published by Harrison & Sons, Booksellers to His Majesty the King, London, 1914. First edition.

A very good set with modern red cloth hardcover books, with gilt titles to spine.

Text is bright, clean and soundly bound. Covers are crisp and clean. Small scuff near head of spine on Vol. I. With new ivory endpapers, and Vol I has been constructed to include a pocket with some capacity on the inside rear cover. All soundly bound.

The text is bright and clean throughout, with mild age-toning. Title page and first few pages with some light edge fraying to vertical edge and some offset discoloration to title. The Preface in French is missing, but other languages all present. Vertical edge of page xii with some small marginal red stains. Occasional previous owner's annotations and press clippings/notes.

Text primarily in English, but also includes the national language appropriate to the entries, where possible.

Vol I (A-H): lxxi + 804pp + Rear pocket with previous owner's clippings and notes; 

Vol II (H-Z): 805-1598pp + (1) + viii Advertisements. 

Dimensions: Each volume approximately 263mm high x 192mm wide x 51-58mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 3.83kg (the set - unpacked).