Gaskell

réf. 29962 — London: J. M. Dent and Company. 1911. Deluxe issue of the Charles Brock illustrated edition. Deluxe issue of the Charles Brock illustrated edition. Publisher's original vellum elaborately decorated and with titles in gilt to the upper board and spine. Top edge gilt. With a tissue guarded frontispiece illustrated title page and a further 22 full page colour plates after watercolours by C. E. Brock. A very good copy the binding square and firm the vellum and gilt bright with a couple of spots to the upper board and light dustiness to the rear board. The contents with light foxing to the prelims and a contemporary gift inscription to the reverse of the frontispiece are otherwise clean throughout. A beautifully illustrated and produced deluxe edition of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic of English literature issued in J. M. Dent's 'Series of English Idylls'. Charles Brock's colour illustrations for Cranford were first published in 1904. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. London: J. M. Dent and Company. 1911 hardcover