Description

Hardcover, full light brown genuine leather binding, decorated in gold with raised spine. The First Series [MDCCCXLI] and The Second Series [MDCCCXLIV] in one volume. All edges gilt, orange silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. Printed on archival acid-neutral paper. 262 pages. Critical introduction by Edward F. O’Day. Illustrated with specially commissioned frontispiece and containing publisher’s preface as per usual. A title in the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series, Collector’s Edition. No previous ownership marks. Some loss the gilt stamping, almost entirely limited to outer single gold rule and very mild soiling to covers. Fine shelf appearance with spine in excellent condition. A tight, sound, internally clean copy. Very good. A large, oversize and heavy book, Priority and International orders will require additional postage.