The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which is to Come, Delivered Under the Similitude of a Dream, Wherein is Discovered the Manner of His Setting Out, His Dangerous Journey, and Safe Arrival at the Desired Country. [FORE-EDGE PAINTING]
Published by London: Macmillan and Co., 1879
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: MFR RARE BOOKS, Edinburgh, United KingdomMFR RARE BOOKS
AbeBooks seller since July 31, 2024
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 1,386.24
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Reprint. Leather-bound. Hardcover. Small octavo (16cm x 11cm), pp. xxii, 375. Finely bound in contemporary full black calf. Spine gilt with five raised bands, volute tooling, and red lettering piece to the second compartment. Gilt fillets to boards. Gilt circular monogram and motto to upper cover. All page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Half-title present. Title-page vignette. Shoulder notes. Magnificent contemporary vanishing fore-edge painting depicting John Bunyan addressing the people at Moot Hall, Bedford. Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD. Rebacked retaining the original spine, minor shelf wear to extremities. Spotting to preliminaries and rear leaves, otherwise excellent. Fore-edge painting very well preserved remaining bright and sharp. Note: The fore-edge painting shows John Bunyan addressing the people at Moot Hall in Bedford. Provenance: Blackheath Proprietary School (insignia to upper cover).
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which is to Come, Delivered Under the Similitude of a Dream, Wherein is Discovered the Manner of His Setting Out, His Dangerous Journey, and Safe Arrival at the Desired Country. [FORE-EDGE PAINTING]
- Author
- JOHN BUNYAN
- Publisher
- London: Macmillan and Co.
- Publication year
- 1879
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Fiction, Fine Bindings, Fore-Edge Painting
MFR RARE BOOKS
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since July 31, 2024
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MFR Rare Books supplies a wide range of rare books. We have developed a reputation for the exceptional variety and quality of our inventory. We strive carefully to describe every item we offer with the accuracy and authority that will allow our customers to make purchases from us with confidence and satisfaction. Whatever your particular interests are—literary classics, landmarks in the history of ideas, monumental accounts of life, nature and exploration, exquisite decorative bindings and sets, adored children’s books, signed and association copies—MFR Rare Books can help you build your collection or find the perfect gift. …
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Antiquarian, literary classics, collectables and academic.Seller's business information
MFR Rare Books Limited
5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH2 4AN
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