Sale 21BP02 | Lot 257

[FORE-EDGE PAINTING] Epochs and Episodes of History. A Book of Memorable Days and Notable Events.

Catalogue: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]  Epochs and Episodes of History. A Book of Memorable Days and Notable Events.

Lot Details

Lot 257
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING] Epochs and Episodes of History. A Book of Memorable Days and Notable Events.
London: Ward, Lock, & Co., n.d. (1870s). Later full green morocco gilt, the fore-edge with a concealed split painting showing "Roman Gladiators" (so named in the design); and "A Roman Bullfight." 9 x 6 inches; 768 pp., wood-engraved frontispiece, wood engravings throughout. Very light wear, about fine..
Split fore-edges (fanning left and right from the center of the text block) are comparatively scarce.


C The Julius and Theodore Cohn Library

Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for $346 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for $346 (includes buyer's premium)

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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps

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