A beautifully bound collection of proverbs organized both alphabetically, by nationality and by topics (husbandry, weather, seasons, love, wedlock, women, humour, etc.). Tan-coloured leather-bound boards with five raised bands and gilt lettering on spine. Gilt ruling round edges of boards. Text block is marbelized on edges. Marbelized endpapers. Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases or written inscriptions. Some toning and spotting on covers. Endpapers have foxing. Size: 7" to 7.5" (12mo). 583 pp.

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Title

A HAND-BOOK OF PROVERBS, Comprising Ray's Collection of English Proverbs, with his Additions from Foreign Languages

Publisher

George Bell and Sons, London

Publication Date

1889

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good +

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