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The Keepsake; A Gift for The Holidays. With Illustrations by Artists of Eminence
Artists of Eminence. · New York
- Author
- Artists of Eminence.
- Date
- 1852
- Place
- New York
- Publisher
- John C Riker, 129 Fulton Street
- Language
- English
- Binding
- 8vo. Rebacked, original boards with full black leather, double gilt rule with heavy gilt corner pieces surrounding an oil painting in a gilt/mother-of-pearl/polychromed arabesque frame. Rear cover with polychromed/gilt floral spray. Spine with five gilt bordered raised bands, gilt title to second compartment, heavy gilt devices to all others, gilt date at foot. Renewed biege endpapers, all edges gilt.
- Category
- Literature & Poetry
- Record
- S.I.5201
The Keepsake; A Gift for The Holidays. With Illustrations by Artists of Eminence. Includes polychromed Presentation page.
Author(s): Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Alfred Tennyson, et.al. (various)
8vo.(6.5" x 9.25")1852. New York: John C Riker, 129 Fulton Street. Rebacked with black leather and bright gilt spine, original boards with full black lacquered leather, double gilt rule with heavy gilt corner pieces surrounding an oil painting in a gilt/mother-of-pearl/polychromed arabesque frame. Rear cover with polychromed/gilt floral spray. Spine with five gilt bordered raised bands, gilt title to second compartment, heavy gilt devices to all others, gilt date at foot. Renewed beige endpapers, all edges gilt. Eight engravings include frontispiece, engraved half-title vignette, polychromed presentation page. Evidently scarce title in any condition, beautifully rebacked to protect it for years to come. A very decorative hand painted cover with inlaid mother-of-pearl and gilt decoration (see pic). Tape residue on boards near spine (see pic).
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Condition
Very Good (rebacked)
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