[Foster, Birket, Binding] Hyperion: A Romance with Illustrations by Birket Foster
by [Leighton, John] Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: David Bogue, 1853. First edition thus. First edition thus. Original blue publisher's cloth with deep inset on cover, complex gilt ruled design on both covers and spine by John Leighton. First illustrated edition, with nearly one hundred wood engravings by Birket Foster. Contains 18pp. illustrated catalogue of "Birket Foster's Beautifully Illustrated Editions" by Bogue of London at end. Some wear to head of spine. Bright copy of a book seldom seen in original cloth.
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- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 392
- Title
- [Foster, Birket, Binding] Hyperion: A Romance with Illustrations by Birket Foster
- Author
- [Leighton, John] Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- David Bogue
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1853
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
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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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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