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In Ten volumes. Published 1893-99. With Lord Braybrook's Notes. Edited with additions by Henry B. Wheatley. First printing of this edition, including the supplemental Pepsiana tenth volume. Portraits, plates, some of which folding, plus folding pedigrees. A most handsome set bound in contemporary half brown morocco, gilt, by Bickers & Son of Leicester Square in near fine state. Teg. With the engraved armorial bookplates of Sir. William A.H. Bass, Bart. Vg [Chappell H1; CBEL II 1583; BMC 19, 787].

The Diary of Samuel Pepys is one of the most important primary sources of the English Restoration, recording personal experiences and views of significant events such as the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London.