AN ENGLISH XIX CENTURY SPORTSMAN BIBLIOPOLE AND BINDER OF ANGLING BOOKS. By William Loring Andrews.
1906 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 228mm). Ppxvii,i,59,11. Title page engraved by Sidney L. Smith and 16 plates by other artists, two of which show bindings by Thomas Gosden. White Japan vellum with green stripe and green corners, spine and upper board titled and decorated in gilt. One of 125 copies printed on Van Gelder hand-made paper, out of a total edition of 157 copies.
A beautifully produced account of the nineteenth century English sporting bookbinder, Thomas Gosden.
A beautifully produced account of the nineteenth century English sporting bookbinder, Thomas Gosden.
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54619
| Author | Andrews (William Loring). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 54619 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | A fine copy in the original gilt-titled dust-wrapper. The dust-wrapper has two small closed tears but is o/w in fine condition. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1906 |
| Publisher | Dodd, Mead and Co. |
| Place | New York. |