leather-bound-sets-of-jonathan-swift-s-works-and-british-poetry
Lot 273
Leather-bound Sets of Jonathan Swift's Works and British Poetry
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
As follows: Swift's Works (London: C. Bathurst, 1754-1755), five volumes, 8vo (8-1/2 in.), in 19th century three-quarter calf over linen, spines with gilt titles and raised bands. The first book owner-inscribed "Samuel S. Graham, 1837" with all books inscribed "M. H. W. Paine / Sept, 1895." (Tightly bound; expected shelf wear; overall very good condition.); plus The Library of British Poets (New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1876), three volumes, 4to (10-1/4 in.), three-quarter leather over marbled boards and page edges. (Sound binding; some shelf wear; overall very good condition).