Hardcover
1817 · London
by MOORE, THOMAS, ESQ.
London: Carpenter and Son, 1817. Covers bordered by double fillets with corner floral embellishments and central flaming urn, all in gilt. Spine is panelled with gilt designs and gilt title, date at foot. Wide inner dentelles, red watered-silk endpapers. This is the second volume only. All edges gilt. A fine FORE-EDGE PAINTING is concealed under the gilt. A view of the Parthenon situated on the Acropolis captures the central aspect of the painting. Green trees and yellow bushes make up the border and foreground. Two people in long cloaks appear to be riding "penny farthings" (high wheel bicycles) and admiring the structure. To the right is a calm sea with a single boat, its sail set. The painting remains vivid, fine coloration, likely rendered in the 1910-1920 period.. Fifth Edition. Full Green Morocco. Light Edge Wear.. Sextodecimo.
(Inventory #: 011710)