[Scott, William Bell, Crowquill, Tenniel Illus., Engraved by Dalziel, Evans, Linton, etc.] The Book of British Ballads [In Original Deluxe Publisher's Full Crimson Calf]
de Hall, S. C., editor
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London: Jeremiah How, 1844. First edition. First edition. Two Volumes. Quartos. In original publisher's binding. Full fine-pebbled red calf with attractive geometric and floral strap-work design in gilt on covers, blind-stamped border cross-hatch patter. Spine with raised bands and elaborate gilt floral strap-work and lettering, marbled endpapers. Dozens of full and half-page woodcut engravings by artists who later to blossom in the 1860's in book illustration, such as Paton, Tenniel, Pickersgill, Gilbert, W.B. Scott, Crowquill and others. Also of note, early engravers showcased here such as G. Dalziel, Edmund Evans, Vizetelly, and W.S. Linton. "The most ambitious English book with wood engravings during the period under survey" (Gordon Ray). Calf binding shows slight wear along margins of spine and corners, but overall near fine, very fresh and bright. Contents clean and bright with occasional soiling and brown-toning predominantly in volume 1.
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- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
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- 1067
- Título
- [Scott, William Bell, Crowquill, Tenniel Illus., Engraved by Dalziel, Evans, Linton, etc.] The Book of British Ballads [In Original Deluxe Publisher's Full Crimson Calf]
- Autor
- Hall, S. C., editor
- Estado del libro
- Usado
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- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Jeremiah How
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1844
- Atención
- Puede que se trate de un conjunto de varios volúmenes y requiera de gastos de envío adicionales.
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Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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