signed Hardcover
1878 · London
by Lacroix, Paul
London: Bickers & Son , 1878. Five volumes, the complete set and uncommon thus, in contemporary signed Stikeman & Co. bindings of half red morocco over marbled boards, matching marbled end papers, the backs with gilt tooled floral decorations, all edges gilt. From the collection of noted art collector M.C.D. Borden, his bookplate front paste downs. Known as "the Calico King" for his fabric printing empire, Borden's art collection included works by Frans Hals, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Constable, Gainsborough, J.M.W.Turner, Corot, Delacroix, &c. "The Eighteenth Century" published by Scribner, Welford and Armstrong, New York, 1876. The other four volumes published by Bickers & Son, London, "Science and Literature" dated 1878, "The Arts" and "Manners, Customs..." state "Fourth Thousand" with no date, and "Military and Religious Life" has no date. Each volume with chromolithograph plates and hundreds of engravings on wood. The set Near Fine, rear joint on "The Arts" repaired, scant edge wear. a quite lovely and beautifully bound five volume set. ** A heavy set, will require additional postage charges for priority and international mail shipping. Please inquire before ordering. Free media mail shipping. . Fourth Thousand . Half Morocco. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Tall 8vo.
(Inventory #: 008370)