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[BINDINGS]. AINSWORTH, William Harrison (1805-1882). Historical Romances. Philadelphia: George Barrie & Son, n.d. [1898-1901].

20 volumes, 8vo. Printed on vellum throughout; frontispieces and plates printed in two states, lettered tissue guards. Full green morocco, covers with triple gilt fillet border surrounding elaborate gilt floral cornerpieces with red morocco onlays, dentelles, silk moiré endpapers, edges gilt, BOUND BY THE MONASTERY HILL BINDERY, circa 1904 (some very light rubbing to a few hinges, some very minor scuffs, slight dampstain affecting foot of a few endleaves and text-block, otherwise fine).

LIMITED EDITION, number 22 of 250 copies of the “Astral Edition” printed on Japanese vellum with the plates in two states. A fine early exhibition binding by the Monastery Hill Bindery.

Property from The Monastery Hill Bindery.

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