The Essays of Elia
London: J.M. Dent, 1903.
Edited with a preface by William MacDonald. Frontispiece and 93 other illustrations throughout by Charles E. Brock, each one skillfully hand-colored. Extra Illustrated edition with 15 additional b/w plates inserted. 317 pages. Small 8vo, bound in older 3/4 green morocco over marbled boards; mostly faded to brown with dry joints starting to fail; gilt-decorated spine with raised bands; marbled endpapers, uncut edges, t.e.g. London: J.M. Dent, 1903. Internally a near fine clean copy, uncommon with colored illustrations.
Volume one only (of 12), complete "Essays of Elia", from the Works of Charles Lamb.
Illustrator: Brock, C.E.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Language: English
Price: $275.00
Item #298797