The Seasons, and Castle of Indolence; together with a life of the author, by Samuel Johnson

Thomson, James; Samuel Johnson

Verlag: Baynes & Son et al., 1825

Beschreibung

A fine-looking exemplar and good opportunity to obtain a book rebound by a master. Handsomely rebound with brown marbled paper over boards, creamy calf leather-backed, both ruled sharply in gilt, done by Adrian Basotti, London binder to Paula Mellon, the previous owner, the Altadena, California-based book seller and appraiser. New endpapers. Fine black-and-white engraved frontis portrait of a poet and his ethereal muse, by H. Carbould as engraved by Heath, leading to shadowing of tissue-guard, then a second engraving, this time at title page, again by the same artists but this time depicting said muse ascending, this time accompanied by an angel. Breast pocket-sized copy, quite attractive, a tiny 4 3/4" x 3" tall and wide, respectively. Together with a life of the author by the estimable Samuel Johnson. Fine publisher device at title page. Printed by J.F. Dove of London. Red-speckled page edges all round. xvi [2], 18-216 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 356696

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Seasons, and Castle of Indolence; ...

Verlag: Baynes & Son et al.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1825

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good