British bookmaker (1 Ergebnisse)

4to, (248mm), numerous illustrations including full-page plates - several chromolithographed in gold and colours. several leaves of adverts present including an original sample of W. Ibbotson's fancy paper and 2 leaves of marbled papers by Berry & Roberts carrying 12 small original samples. Half dark green morocco, green cloth sides, backstrips discoloured and lettered and tooled in gilt, joints and corner tips sliightly rubbed, marbled edges. A holograph note laid down on the front pastedown of the earliest volume reads: Forwarded, marbled and finished by H A Hughes foreman bookbinder. with Wm Dresser & Sons Darlington 1889-1906. HEAVY BOOK please note that this title weighs more than the 1 kg packed average on which postage charges are based and we may have to request additonal postage if the difference is too great to absorb. Overseas customers are advised to email us through the 'Ask the bookseller a question' option for delivery options and charges.…