[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. A group of 2 books concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS of water-scenes, comprising:
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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. A group of 2 books concealing FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS of water-scenes, comprising:
GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933). The Forsyte Saga. London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1951. 8vo (178 x 114mm). Folding, Forsyte family tree attached, red morocco gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of London Bridge, stamp-signed by Henry Sotheran. [Tipped in:] John Galsworthy signature on a card. -- ROSCOE, Thomas. The Tourist in Italy. London: Robert Jennings and William Chaplin, 1831. 8vo. Later green morocco gilt, edges gilt concealing a FORE-EDGE PAINTING of Havana. -- Together, 2 works in 2 volumes. -- Condition generally good.
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