Hudibras, A Poem
by Butler, Samuel (illustrations by J. Clark) (William J. E. Bennett association copy)
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- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Sitges (BCN), Barcelona, Spain
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About This Item
London, 1822. Two volumes, complete. 12 beautiful hand-colored aquatints by J. Clark. Second edition with these plates (first was 1819, and plates are dated 1819). An interesting association copy: from the collection of William J. E. Bennett, with his armorial bookplate. 8vo. Beautifully bound in contemporary full crushed morocco, spine gilt, covers ruled. Some wear to extremities but still very attractive. A very good set.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Cole & Contreras (ES)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2061
- Title
- Hudibras, A Poem
- Author
- Butler, Samuel (illustrations by J. Clark) (William J. E. Bennett association copy)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- London, 1822
- Keywords
- coleillus coleantiq colorplate william bennett fine binding
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- Illustrated Books;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Cole & Contreras
All books returnable within 30 days for full refund.
About the Seller
Cole & Contreras
Biblio member since 2004
Sitges (BCN), Barcelona
About Cole & Contreras
We are located in sunny Sitges, on the Mediterranean Coast, half an hour from Barcelona. We have been dealing in rare books since 1991.
Glossary
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- 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....
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- 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...
- 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...