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A Kentucky CardinalANDAftermathBYJAMES LANE ALLEN
With Illustrations by
HUGH THOMSON
London
MACMILLAN AND CO. Limited
1901
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + xxxii + 311pp + (ii)
Book measures 195mm x 135mm approximately.
Beautifully bound in half dark blue calf over gilt-edged light blue cloth boards in an "arts & crafts" style. Spine with one gilt ruled band and gilt-boxed compartments with author and title, date and elaborate floral design in gilt. Marbled paste-downs and end-papers. Top page edges in gilt, remainder uncut. Illustration to title page verso and further illustrations throughout.
CONDITION
Binding is very firm. Both boards exhibit a few marks with chips to edges and general wear, with some bumping to corners. Spine is mildly and evenly sun faded to a dark green. Internally the pages are generally very clean throughout with just an occasional odd spot and mild browning to end-papers. Previous owner bookplate to upper front end-paper.
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James Lane Allen (1849 to 1925) was an American… Read More

K I S S E S etc.
B E I N G A N
ENGLISH TRANSLATION in VERSE
OF THE
B A S I A
OF
JOANNES SECUNDUS NICOLAIUS
OF THE
H A G U E
_________________________________
L O N D O N

Printed for T. DAVIES
M, DCC, LXXV
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 223 + (iv)
Book measures 180mm x 120mm approximately.
Bound in full contemporary calf and more recently re-backed. New spine has five gilt-ruled raised bands with floral motifs to compartments and contrasting tan title label. Includes engraved frontispiece representing the "origin of kisses" and an engraved vignette on the second title.
CONDITION
The binding is holding extremely firm indeed. Boards show some wear and scuffs and repair marks for new spine hinges. Internally the pages are generally browned with an occasional spot. Shadowing to title page caused by the engraving. Previous owner bookplate to front paste-down.
Overall, a lovely tight and pleasant copy of this rather rare work.
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Johannes Secundus (1511 to… Read More