Needlework Binding (1 results)

8vo. (18 x 11 cm.) pp.[xxxii]+264+34+[16]. Contemporary needlework binding of white gold silk twill, with borders of gold sequins and foliate border of green silks issuing in red flowers, upper cover with crowned monogram of George III to the centre, monogram in gold sequins, the crown worked in coloured silks, the lower cover with a central cornucopia worked in gold threads with flowers and leafy sprays in coloured silks, corner pieces of flowers worked in sequins and gold threads, gilt edges, bright green endpapers, slightly rubbed, the binding preserved in its original red morocco slipcase with crowned gilt monogram of George III to upper cover and star emblem to lower cover, gilt border to sides, spine richly gilt. Slipcase a little rubbed at extremities, the binding remarkable well preserved, overall in excellent condition.