Number 40 of 135 large paper copies. 14 plates as called for, of which one is an original etching by Samuel Palmer, four are original etchings begun by Palmer and completed by his son, and 9 are photoetched facsimiles of drawings by Palmer. 4to. 38 x 28cm, xvi, 102pp. plus plates. Original publisher’s vellun, covers ruled and lettered in gilt with a blocked design after Palmer, spine lettered in gilt. London, Seeley & Co, 1883.
Very good, covers very lightly rubbed, lower corners bumped, inner joints cracked, prelims spotted, but internally bright and clean with rich and vibrant original etchings; an attractive copy of a book rarely found in such condition.
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