The Epicurean, a Tale. With Vignette Illustrations by J.M.W. Turner, Esg. R.A., and Alciphron, a Poem

London: John Macrone, 1839. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Finely bound by Riviere & Son for Edmund D. Brooks (Minneapolis publisher and bookseller) in polished red calf, back ornately gilt, gilt rules bordering covers, ornate gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled end papers. Near Fine, scant rubs at edges. light toning to text. First edition containing the Turner engravings, which are quite nice. Four fine plates engraved by Goodall after drawings by Turner. The last work by Turner in the area of book illustration, and the First Printing of "Alciphron", Moore's last separate literary publication. NCBEL III, 266..