first edition Hardcover
1883 · London
by Solon, L. M.
London: Bemrose and Sons, 1883. First Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Elephant Folio - over 15. 214 pp. Limited signed edition, of which this is number 139 of 250, "with letters". (Signed by Bemrose & Sons.) Lovely etchings by Solon of urns, jugs, mugs, dishes, teapots, figurines, et. al. Some light foxing affecting some text pages and a few plates, but never is it disconcerting. Most pages are clean. Heavy fine paper stock used remains crisp and fresh generally. Yellow decorated cloth boars have some soilage and wear, with fraying in corners, and a few minor tears (one such at top of spine). Tear or crack along hinge of front endpaper. Still this manages to be a very good copy in my view. The book weighs almost 10 pounds and so expect there to be extra shipping add-on if you order through ABE. (Inventory #: 000876)