[Binding, Fine- Chivers] Happy England
by Allingham, Marjorie
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
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- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Adam and Charles Black, 1903. 4to. Superbly bound by Cedric Chivers (signed in gilt pallet rear dentelle, "Cedric Chivers Bath) in full crushed brown morocco, with tan morocco heart onlays, and with a magnificent vellucent landscape capturing a running brook, in watercolor, with part of the brook inlaid in mother of pearl to give it a reflective quality, on the upper section of the cover; and below that an attractive vellucent design with inlaid red dots and tilt stippling containing a ribbon and wreath patterning in watercolor, with title and author. Spine with heart onlays and superb Nouveau style gilt patterning; gilt dentelles with tulips at both corners. Spine slightly sunned, very slight foxing, a near fine example of one a very attractive Chivers binding.
LIMITED EDITION DELUXE, signed by Allingham, with 81 color plates by Allingham and other artists of the day. Text descriptions and memoir by Marcus B. Huish. Helen Allingham (1848-1926) was an acclaimed British watercolorist who married, William Allingham, the Irish poet and editor who became closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelites.
LIMITED EDITION DELUXE, signed by Allingham, with 81 color plates by Allingham and other artists of the day. Text descriptions and memoir by Marcus B. Huish. Helen Allingham (1848-1926) was an acclaimed British watercolorist who married, William Allingham, the Irish poet and editor who became closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelites.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5858
- Title
- [Binding, Fine- Chivers] Happy England
- Author
- Allingham, Marjorie
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Adam and Charles Black
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1903
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
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Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
Glossary
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Dentelle
- Borders on the inner edge of a book with a lacy pattern, most often gilt. Popular in France during the 18th century on covers of...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...