The Poetical Works of Owen Meredith / Owen Meredith
2015.7.99
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
1880s
7-1/2 in
5 in
Owen Meredith
Household Edition
New York
New York
United States
North America
circa 1880
Publisher's Binding- Gold Band Titles
Bound in dark blue cloth with a double ruled border and leaf, stem and flowers stamped in black with gilt stamping to flowers and central title band of "Meredith" 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 stone endpapers. Beveled edges. All edges gilt.
No publication date. Gift inscription dated 1885.
Identical binding to "The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore" (2015.7.101)
Bound for Beauty: Highlights from the Roberts Collection