Ancient Spanish Ballads; Historical and Romantic
first edition Hardcover
1841 · London
by Lockhart, J.G
London: John Murray, 1841. Original black morocco gilt binding by Root with 5 raised bands and titling and ornamentation panels. Covers with gilt rules and dentelles. AEG, silk marker present but detached. Small split on upper joint. End papers are burgundy with dull gilt overall floral pattern. Ornamentation by Owen Jones, the creator of the Grammar of Ornament. Each page is decorated with 4 full page illuminations separating sections of the book. . First Thus. Full-Leather. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Owen Jones. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Trade. (Inventory #: WST6132)