This edition is limited to Only 100 COPIES, of which this is No. 17!!
With only 100 sets ever produced, this is a remarkably scarce set!!
It is highly unlikely that many, if any, copies remain in existence, particularly in this condition!!
(This is the only set available online.)
Illustrated with ORIGINAL ETCHINGS!!
With only 100 sets ever produced, these original etchings are exceedingly scarce!!
ALL plates appear in duplicate for this set!
(i.e. There are doubles of every plate in this set!).
Each volume contains a frontis protected by tissue, several plates protected by tissue, and a list of illustrations.
High quality etchings, with many original etchings produced for this limited edition.
Printed on quality rag style paper!
Illustrated with ORIGINAL ETCHINGS by Mercier, Poiteau, and Adrian Marcel!
Bound in full leather bindings!
Full Leather bindings, such as these, were very expensive to produce, and are very desirable!!
Gilded lettering on spine!
Gilded trim along pastedowns!
Top edge gilded!
Marbled end-papers.
Rag style paper.
Wide margins.
A beautiful edition of of this classic work.
All plates appear in duplicate for this edition. (i.e. There are doubles of every plate in this set).
These are large books at 9 INCHES TALL!!
COMPLETE in 6 volumes, as stated on title pages!
Francis A. Niccolls & Co., Boston. No Date. Ca. 1890. Printed in English.
VERY GOOD condition overall. Leather is fresh. Hinges are attached, some are rubbed. Some scuffs. Some general rubbing. VERY GOOD/FINE & MINT+ interior. Bright, fresh pages. Free of foxing. No writing or signs of previous ownership. Printed on quality rag paper with wide margins.
This is the only set available online, and with a limited production of just 100 sets of this Connoisseur Edition, it is unlikely that there are very many, if any, that have survived!
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any library. Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep.
All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded.
We double wrap and will leave plenty of space between this purchase and the walls of the box. We fill this space with plenty of padding.
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