The Cloister and the Hearth / Charles Reade
Book
679 pages. Portrait frontis, 18 black and white photographic plates.
Set in the 15th century, this reknowned historical novel relates the story a young scribe and illuminator, Gerard Eliassoen, through several European countries, often describing the events, people and their practices in minute detail.
2015.7.270
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
1900s
8-1/2 in
5-3/4 in
Charles Reade
New York
New York
United States
North America
circa 1900
Publisher's Binding
Light olive green cloth with distinctive gilt design of rosary bead border with crucifix suspended from center heart. Raised embossed figure of crucified Christ. Elaborate, stunning spine design in gilt of cross with two hearts and intertwining ribbon.
No publication date.