Gladstone-Parnell, and The Great Irish Struggle

O'Connor, Hon. T.P., M.P. & R.M. McWade

Verlag: Hubbard Bros., Publishers [and Three others], Philadelphia, Et.al., 1886

Beschreibung

This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of a Salesman's Sample and Order Book. Green decorative cloth binding with decorative stamping in black with titling in gilt. Clean text, very bright and clear [not a complete textblock]. Frontis portrait of William Gladstone; numerous black and white illustrations throughout. Gilt top and fore-edges; floral endpapers. Included is an Introduction by Parnell, with his engraving, as well as the Canadian Introduction by A. Burns. The rear has an advert for the book as "The only New, Authentic Book, Endorsed by Parnell" followed by pages to enter the customer's information [all are blank]. Tipped onto the rear paste-down is a sample of the spine available, stamped in black and gilt. Mildly rubbed at the margins, with light bumping to the corners. There is a small previous-owner label on the front paste-down. A wonderful example of the nature of publishing in the 19th century, and the importance of these books within the irish diaspora. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006068

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Gladstone-Parnell, and The Great Irish ...

Verlag: Hubbard Bros., Publishers [and Three others], Philadelphia, Et.al.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1886

Einband: Decorative Cloth

Zustand: Very Good (Plus)

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Auflage: First Thus.