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Lot 89
Sale 5372 - Rare Books & Manuscripts
Apr 10, 2014
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400
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$400
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Lot Description
1 vol.
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1 vol.
(Rowlandson, Thomas, illus.) [Ackermann, R., pub.] Poetical Sketches of Scarborough. London, 1813.
1st ed. 8vo, 20th-century gilt triple-fillet paneled full burgundy crushed niger morocco, richly gilt floral spine compartments, a.e.g., inner dentelles gilt, raised bands, by Riviere & Son; very minor wear. With 21 hand-colored aquatint plates by Thomas Rowlandson after J. Green. Scattered light foxing, light to moderate offsetting, a few text quires a little toned, but tall (untrimmed?), attractive copy in bright craft bdg.