Proverbs in Porcelain
London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, and Co., 1893. Hardcover. Printed at the Ballantyne Press for Kegan Paul and bound by Riviere. English poet, biographer, and essayist Henry Austin Dobson (1840 - 1921) was known for his metrical experiments and intellectual humor.
Near fine in three quarter vellum backed blue cloth boards with dark blue leather title label to spine. Minor chipping to edges of title label. Elaborate gilt stamping to spine. Bookplate of Hamill featuring a centaur to front pastedown. Sporadic foxing throughout. Includes 25 illustrations. 111 pages plus notes. An attractive book. POE/070308. Near Fine.
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Price: $100.00
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