BOOK OF GEMS. FROM THE POETS AND ARTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN. GEOFFREYCHAUCER TO DRYDEN. Illustrated with 51 in-text engraved vignettes by well known artists such as Turner and Mulready. Large 8vo (8 1/2 x 6 3/8 inches), covers are imitation tortoiseshell with the front cover having a decorative gold border and center medallion, spine is leather blocked in gold, all edges gilt, minor edge wear, overall a clean tight copy. London: Bell and Dalby, (1871). A rare Victorian publisher's binding (See McLean's VICTORIAN PUBLISHERS' BOOK-BINDINGS page 109). Price: USD 375.00 other currencies   order no. BOOKS011943I    inquire

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