Thomas Moore 1850's Hand Tooled Leather Gilt
$400.00
Offering this absolutely beautiful old volume of the Poetical Works of Thomas Moore complete in one volume, elegantly illustrated. Published by Francis B Felt & Co, New York; no publish date but circa 1850's. Padded leather hardboards with exquisite hand tooled leather designs on all three sides; Moore's name is printed elegantly in gold gilt on front, back and hubbed spine, has the drop down hinges so book lays flat when open. Very good condition, no spine cracks or loose boards, very slight edge rubbing, no flaking. Page edges are gold gilt on all three sides. End papers are wonderful feathered marble paper. Inside leather edge of boards have an intricate gold gilt leaf pattern. Pages are clean and crisp, printed in double column; only foxing is on title page and frontspiece illustration of Moore and one other engraving in book has one spot on white part not the illustration. No tears, scribbling, or loose pages. Total of 763 pages plus index. Book measures 10 inches x 7 inches x 2 1/2 inches thick. This book itself is truly a work of art - the quality of workmanship that was given is incredible; and that it holds the marvelous writings of Thomas Moore makes this 150+ year old book a wonderful addition to your library; it is rare to find one in this condition and it would display beautifully! We have more photos available upon request.
