Nov 24, 2014 14:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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[FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS]
CRABBE, GEORGE
The Works... London: John Murray, 1823. Five volumes, full period green straight-grain morocco gilt, all edges gilt. Each volume with a concealed fore-edge painting. 8 1/8 x 5 1/8 inches (20.5 x 13 cm); various paginations. Light wear, evidence of neat refurbishing, some joints possibly restored.
Fore-edge paintings of Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Windsor and Salisbury adorn this attractive set.
Sold for $750
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
[FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS]
CRABBE, GEORGE
The Works... London: John Murray, 1823. Five volumes, full period green straight-grain morocco gilt, all edges gilt. Each volume with a concealed fore-edge painting. 8 1/8 x 5 1/8 inches (20.5 x 13 cm); various paginations. Light wear, evidence of neat refurbishing, some joints possibly restored.
Fore-edge paintings of Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Windsor and Salisbury adorn this attractive set.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, Nov 24, 2014
