The Adventures of Gil Blass of Santillane
London: J.J. Dubochet & Co.; Charles Tilt; Joseph Thomas, 1836. Full-Leather. Very Good/Near Fine / No Jacket, As Issued. Item #011226
Two Volumes. Tall thick 8vo., 486, 478pp. Beautiful Early Edition. Bound in full dark green Morocco, double gilt ruled with gilt decorations on each board. Raised bands with gilt ruled and decorated compartments. Spine titles in gilt. All edges gilt. Numerous head pieces and int-text b&w illustrations by Jean Gigoux. Square, tight and clean throughout with perhaps an errant spot hear or there but barely. Gilt edges a bit dulled and blemished in areas. Mild rubbing to edges and tips. Small, neat contemporary ownership signature on title page of both volumes. Better than a Very Good and not quite a Near Fine. A very pleasing collectable set at a great price. Please note: International and Priority shipping may require additional postage.
Price: $250.00