Full Straight-Grained Morocco, Armorial Decoration
1822 · Edinburgh
by Mudie, Robert
Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1822. Fourth Edition. Full Straight-Grained Morocco, Armorial Decoration. Very Good. Unique copy with four folding plates featuring contemporary hand-coloring. (The book was issued without color, and all known copies lack coloring.) 8vo. 22 by 13.5 cm. 338 pp. Five folding plates, four of which are hand-colored by a contemporary hand. Armorial binding for "E.C.", for whom there is a small bookplate containing a crown above the initials. The spine and joints are heavily scuffed, with otherwise moderate edgewear. Still a handsome binding with gilt ruling and geometric decoration surrounding a gilt crown centerpiece.
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