[BINDINGS -- FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS]. A group of 6 works in 10 volumes concealing fore-edge paintings depicting sea views, various 4to and 8vo sizes, condition generally fine.
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Lots 1-410
Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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Lot Description
[BINDINGS -- FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS]. A group of 6 works in 10 volumes concealing fore-edge paintings depicting sea views, comprising:
CAMPBELL, Thomas. The Poetical Works of... London: Edward Moxon, 1858. Contemporary calf gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of a quiet seaside harbor. -- INGELOW, Jean. Poems. London: Longmans, Green & Company, 1872. Contemporary calf gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of the Pool of London. -- MACAULAY, Lord. Lays of Ancient Rome. London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1860. Contemporary calf gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of a seaside town. -- MILTON, John. The Poetical Works of... London: William Pickering, 1845. 3 volumes. Contemporary calf gilt, edges gilt concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS of a city view from the water. -- THOMSEN, Katherine. Recollections of Literary Characters and Famous Places. London: Richard Bentley, 1854. Contemporary calf gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of a seaside scene. -- And one other. Together, 6 works in 10 volumes, various 4to and 8vo sizes, condition generally fine.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
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