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Lot 132B
Sale 6417 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Sep 10, 2025
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$1,000 -
1,500
Price Realized
$2,560
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[Fine Bindings] [Cosway-Style] Wilkinson, Clennell. Nelson
London, etc.: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., (1931). 8vo. Cosway-style binding of full crushed green morocco, ruled and decorated in gilt, hand-painted miniature scene depicting a British naval battle laid into front board under beveled glass, gilt anchor motif at center of rear board, light rubbing to joint edges; all edges gilt; gilt dentelles; pale blue silk endleaves; by Bayntun (Riviere); in slip case.
A handsome Cosway-style binding, depicting a dramatic British Naval battle.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.


