[Binding, Cloth- B. Bradley of Boston, 1844 Stellar Large Quarto, Two Volumes, Fine Condition] The Life and Speeches of the Hon. Henry Clay

Mallory, Daniel

Published by Robert P. Bixby & Co, New York, 1844

About this Item

First Edition. 4to. (9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches). Two Volumes. 605pp; 600pp. Stunning early cloth binding by the acclaimed B. Bradley Binders of Boston, one of the first bookbinders in the U.S. to successfully produce fine gilt-stamped cloth bindings with aesthetically compelling designs. The history is rich and multifaceted for this bindery, founded by Benjamin Bradley. Full rich royal blue cloth with striking central monument design in the center, all-over embossed design in relief, wide triple filet gilt stamped borders, on front and back covers. Signed by binder in embossed seal, front free fly: "B. Bradley/Binders/Boston. Spine with attractive gilt-stamped stylized floral designs comprising most of the space, gilt lettering. AEG. Engraved title-page illustration and full-page engraved frontispiece, in each volume. Foxing only to preliminaries and a few pages at the very end, as nearly always seen. The condition of these bindings is truly amazing. Both volumes in fine condition, with virtually no sign of wear to the cloth, though over 175 years old, the covers and spines on both volumes look as if it was just produced, even to the careful eye. These large early quarto bindings by B. Bradley are extremely scarce, and even more so, considering the condition. Bookplates. Seller Inventory # 6114

Bibliographic Details

Title: [Binding, Cloth- B. Bradley of Boston, 1844 ...

Publisher: Robert P. Bixby & Co, New York

Publication Date: 1844

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.