"Everything in the world exists in order to end up as a book"
— Stephan Mallarme

London: Houlston and Stoneman, 1848. [Moral Biography] FINELY BOUND SECOND EDITION. Octavo (17 x 11cm), pp.[2] viii; 366 [4]. Contemporary red full morocco, with gilt titles and decoration to spine, and very elaborate decoration in gilt and blind to boards. All edges gilt, with yellow-coated endpapers. Light general handling and a tobacco scent. Moderate wear to binding, with some toning to spine. Very good. A series of short biographies exemplifying a wide range of heroic Christian virtues. Item #60188
Price: £28.00