$1,250
London: Bradbury and Evans, 1852-1854. 3 vols. 12mo, publisher's reddish brown cloth stamped in blind with gilt-illustrated centerpiece vignettes of young Alfred reading to his mother, marbled edges and endpapers. Housed in green morocco slipcase, gilt-lettered spine. First edition, with half-titles and frontispieces. Light fading to spines; ends and corners lightly bumped; otherwise fine.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2014-08-06