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IDYLLS OF THE KINGBYALFREDLORD TENNYSON
POET LAUREATE


London
MACMILLAN AND CO.
1894
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 421 + (iv)
Book measures 180mm x 130mm approximately.
Nicely bound by Bumpus in full russet-brown grained calf. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with superb gilt decoration with central red roses in the "arts & crafts" style to compartments with author, title and date in gilt. Gilt inner ruled borders with cornices and marbled end-papers and paste-downs. Top page edges in gilt, remainder uncut. Illustration to title page verso.
CONDITION
In overall very good condition. The binding is in firm condition although the front board hinge seems a little weak, but holding very well. There are a few very minor surface scratches, and very light bumping to upper board corners. Internally the pages are very clean and bright although with some foxing spots developing towards title page, verso and end-papers.
Overall, a very nicely bound volume in good condition.
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O X F O R D E D I T I O N
THEINGOLDSBY LEGENDS
OR
MIRTH AND MARVELS
BY
THOMAS INGOLDSBY, ESQUIRE
London
HENRY FROWDE
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
1905
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 527 + (ii)
Book measures 200mm x 140mm approximately.
Bound in half vellum over marble light brown gilt-ruled patterned boards. Spine with "arts & crafts" style glit and maroon floral and classical motifs with tan title label. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs, and top page edges in gilt. Engraved portrait frontispiece and some further illustrations throughout.
CONDITION
The binding is in very good condition and holding very firm. Boards and spine exhibit a few minor scuffs and occasional surface scratches with some discolouration to spine. Internally the pages are very clean throughout with just a hint of marginal toning. Large prize label to front marbled end-paper.
A very nice copy indeed.
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