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Lot 60

Sale 5372 - Rare Books & Manuscripts
Apr 10, 2014 6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$250 - 400
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$350
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1 vol.


1 vol.
(Color Plates.) Ellet, Elizabeth F. The Charm, A Series of Elegant Colored Groups. Philadelphia: Carey and Heart, 1848.

Folio, orig gilt foliate & floral decorated red silk, t.e.g., with onlaid gilt floral blue morocco discs; corners bumped, spine ends frayed, other light to moderate edge wear, a few chips to front joint. With additional color litho title & 6 color litho plates, tissue guards; the "Soiree" plate sprung & showing small close tear in margins. Ptd title & text a little toned. Leaf size, 14 5/8 x 10 3/4 in; 370 x 270 mm.
Bennett p 38, "The acme of marvelous Victorian workmanship and silly Victorian 'art.'"

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