London and New York: John Lane, 1899. Dark green morocco heavily gilt decorated facsimile of Jacobean binding described in the volume by Cyril Davenport. from Thevet's 'Vin des Hommes Illustress' Paris 1564 which was executed for James I about 1604. (4), 255, (1) p. Frontis: marble bust of Queen Victoria by E. Onslow Ford + 6 pl. crested (Royal coat of arms), inner linen hinges, Contains a four page essay by Cyril Davenport, 'A Note on the Binding of This Volume' & the first printing of Henry James's, 'The Great Condition'. This is a Quarterly Miscellany A FINE COPY , HEAD OF SPINE A TRIFLE RUBBED AND WORN. Crest on rear board a little rubbed.. 1st Edition. green morocco. V.g.. Folio.

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Bookseller: Thomas Rare Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: G572
Title: The Anglo-Saxon Review
Author: Lady Randolph Spencer Churchill [ed]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - V.g.
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: John Lane
Place of Publication: London and New York
Date Published: 1899
Size: Folio
Bookseller catalogs: Literature;

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