Ships that Pass in the Night - 1907
| Author: |
Beatrice Harraden |
| Full Title : |
Ships that Pass in the Night. With Illustrations from Photographs by Gertrude Harraden |
| Published: |
Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1907 |
actual leather is greener than seen here
A charming early 20th century period green half leather binding. Spine in six compartments w/ central gilt devices, gilt title and author, gilt raised bands, leather gently rubbed along extremities, spine lightly discolored. Gilt ruled leather and green cloth boards w/ some corner wear. Leather rubbed at joint ends. Binding tight and sound. a.e.g.
Scattered foxing throughout the text block. Numerous b&w plates from photographs depicting this Swiss region. Frontis, with tissue guard, depict "The Great Pines." One page suffers a tear (page 57). Previous owner's inscription on second free endpaper, "...Hildenheimer 29, Mai 1909." Lovely green endpapers.
An attractive 20th century green leather binding for this novel of a popular sanatorium frequented by the rich of Europe.
Book measures c. 5 1/4" x 7 3/8". 220 pp.
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| Item #: | B2228 |
| Item Title: |
Ships that Pass in the Night |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $ 75 |
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