Sparkles of Glory, or Some Beams of the Morning Star (Signed Riviere Binding)
London: William Pickering, 1847. 1st Edition. Full-Leather. Near Fine / No Jacket, As Issued. Item #011232
24mo., (5.5" x 2.75") (8)xx, 212pp. Beautiful Pickering Edition of this early Protestant work , reprinted from the 1647 original. Bound in early 20th century brown textured calf with blind-stamped borders, decoration on front board and in spine compartments. Blind double rules on turn-ins. Marbled end-papers. All edges stained red. Small armorial bookplate of the Bell family on the front paste-down. Small bookplate of noted American collector Albert A. Howard on the rear paste-down. Square, tight and clean throughout with a few gentle rubs. Very-well-preserved, A gorgeous collectable copy of a scarce item in very pretty binding.
Price: $250.00