Nugae canorae / By R. A. Naylor, F.R.S.L., author of "Shall he know them again?" "Sweden, 1882; Norway, 1884," etc
1888, First Edition. [London] : Printed for presentation only, [1888]. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over bevelled boards. Gilt title, vignette and tooling to front and back boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.Some minor foxing to introductory pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 253 pages; Physical desc.: xvii, 253p. ; 24cm. Subject: English poetry - 19th century - Dedicatory verse. Notes: "Dedicated to his Grace the Duke of Westminister K. G." --front cover. "Bowker Brothers, Middle Row, Goswell Road, London": title page verso. Preface dated: August 29th, 1888. Text within borders, and each poem begins with a decorated dropped capital. Item #179032
Price: €85.00