Sale 21BP01 | Lot 1099

[FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS] Four volumes with fore-edges of American views.

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[FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS] Four volumes with fore-edges of American views.

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Lot 1099
[FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS] Four volumes with fore-edges of American views.
Comprises The Lives of the Illustrious Persons of Great Britain. London: Longman [etc.], 1820. Full green straight-grain morocco, all edges gilt, with a concealed double fore-edge painting of Savannah, Georgia and a second southern location. 6 5/8 x 4 inches (17 x 10 cm); unpaginated, engraved plates throughout. Light binding wear, toning; Together with IRVING, WASHINGTON. The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq. London: John Murray, 1834. Two volumes, brown straight-grain morocco, all edges marbled, with fore-edges of Philadelphia (volume I) and Boston (volume II). 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches (14.5 x 9.5 cm); 296; 316 pp. Somewhat worn, the head of the spine on the first volume defective and with the joint cracking; And SCOTT, WALTER. The Poetical Works... London: John Kendrick, 1852. Publisher's red morocco, all edges gilt, with a concealed fore-edge of Yale College from New Haven Green. 7 x 4 5/8 inches (18 x 12 m); 621 pp. Light wear, some minor separation at joints.

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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $535 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $535 (includes buyer's premium)
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