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London: G. Bell & Sons, 1927. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Later Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Finely bound by Riviere & Son (stamp signed at front turn-in) in "Kelliegram-style" in caramel crushed morocco featuring a 5 inch high Pepys holding a candle at center of front cover, surrounded by ornate gilt geometric and floral decorations, same decorations repeated at rear cover. Wide gilt turn-ins with marbled end papers, all edges gilt. Near Fine, a rub to gilt at bottom edge, quite slight rubs at spine. xxiii, 570 pages with 6 pages of maps at rear. A quite pleasing Pepys indeed..

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.