The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore / Thomas Moore
2015.7.102
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
Poetry.1880sCheap book production
7-1/2 in
5 in
Thomas Moore
New York
New York
United States
North America
circa 1880
Publisher's Binding- Gold Band Titles
Bound in blue embossed cloth stamped in black with a circular stamping of a classical nude astride a swan amidst overall stamping of William Morris-like leaf and vine decoration. Gilt stamping to cover of title and simplified flowers. Classical motif repeated to spine with harp and woman. Double matte gilt title bands. Publisher's initialed monograph stamped to bottom of spine. Plain endpapers. All edges gilt.
No publication date. Gift inscription dated 1887
Ireland