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Of the Decorative Illustration of Books Old and New.

CRANE, Walter (1845-1915).

London: George Bell and Sons, 1905. [Book Illustration] THIRD EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[2] xiv; 341 [1]. With numerous engraved illustrations, including frequent head and tail pieces, as well as 11 facsimile plates on glossy paper at rear. Publisher's green cloth with white titles and decoration to spine and upper. Top edge gilt; others untrimmed. Repairs to split hinges. Small bookseller's label to front pastedown. Light wear to cloth, with toning and water staining to spine. Very good. Item #60129

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