Sale 19BP02 | Lot 240

[WILSON, JOHN] The Recreations of Christopher North.

Catalogue: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
[WILSON, JOHN]  The Recreations of Christopher North.

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Lot 240
[WILSON, JOHN] The Recreations of Christopher North.
Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1842. First edition. Three volumes. Contemporary red gilt-tooled calf, the spines in six compartments separated by five raised bands, gilt morocco lettering pieces in two and the rest elaborately tooled in gilt, inner gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, by Hayday (signed). 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches; (19.1 x 11.2 cm); [iv], 388; [iv], 403; [iv], 416 pp. Rubbing to joints and extremities, occasional minor surface abrasions to boards, bookplates to front pastedowns, but attractive.
A lovely set, handsomely bound by Hayday.


Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $125 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $125 (includes buyer's premium)

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