Sale 21BP02 | Lot 258

[FORE-EDGE PAINTING-GOLF] CHAMBERS, ROBERT. Traditions of Edinburgh

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Lot 258
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING-GOLF] CHAMBERS, ROBERT. Traditions of Edinburgh
London and Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, 1869. Red morocco with a gilt medallion of Edinburgh Castle, with a three-sided "panorama" style concealed fore-edge painting (i.e. top-, fore-, and bottom-edge) of golfers. 7 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches; 389 pp. Light wear to binding; Together with MOORE, THOMAS. The Poetical Works... London: Frederick Warne, n.d. Full tree calf, with a concealed split fore-edge with two paintings of golfers. 7 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches; 673 pp. Spine a bit creased, attractive overall.
Such wraparound fore-edge paintings as displayed by the first work here are quite uncommon.


C The Julius and Theodore Cohn Library

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold for $945 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold for $945 (includes buyer's premium)

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