Description: Old Court Life in France by Frances Elliot In Two Volumes New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1893 Limited Edition of one hundred copies. With proofs of the illustrations on Japanese paper. Of which this is copy no. 4. Finely bound by Zaehnsdorf with binders signature "Bound by Zaehnsdorf for C. Scribner's Sons. New York." Tall octavos, xvi, 321, v, 321 pages, both volumes beautifully bound in full leather. The leather is blind stamped and decorated with gilt on all four boards. Spines with raised bands and gilt decoration. Inside gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers. Top edges gilt. Illustrated in black and white. Top board and the first few pages on volume one are detached, the other hinges are cracked with some boards holding on by a thread. Backstrip of volume one detached at the front hinge. Backstrip of volume two detached at the rear hinge. Loss to the top and bottom of the spine of volume two. Lacks spine labels, previous owner's inscripition, some minimal discoloration, rubbing and wear, else in good + condition. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 481.25 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition, Numbered
Region: North America
Author: Frances Elliot
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Europe
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1893
Original/Facsimile: Original