The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore, With Explanatory Notes, Etc. / Thomas Moore
Book
698 pages.Tissue guarded frontis.
Complete in one volume.
Same "Household Edition," though unattributed, as "The Poetical Works of Owen Meredith."
Text pages with red border throughout.
2015.7.101
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
1880s
7-1/2 in
5 in
Thomas Moore
Household Edition
New York
New York
United States
North America
circa 1880
Publisher's Binding- Gold Band Titles
Bound in bright green cloth with a double ruled border and leaf, stem and flowers stamped in black with gilt stamping to flowers and central title band of "Moore" to cover. Design is noted for gilt stippling. Pegasus winged horse featured on spine stamped in gilt and black. Title band to spine stamped in gilt. Brown floral endpapers. Beveled edges. All edges gilt.
No publication date. Owner's name dated 1886
Bound for Beauty: Highlights from the Roberts Collection